How to pronounce mediators
Say it like MEE-dee-ay-terz. Mediators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- dee
- ay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mediators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mediators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-dee-ay-tuz.
What does mediators mean?
- plural of mediator How to pronounce mediator
Questions about saying mediators
How do you pronounce mediators?
Say MEE-dee-ay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmidiˌeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mediators?
Mediators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · dee · ay · terz.
Is mediators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmiːdiˌeɪtəz/ (MEE-dee-ay-tuz).