How to pronounce moderator
Say it like MAH-duh-ray-ter. Moderator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- duh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moderator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of moderator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOD-uh-ray-tuh.
What does moderator mean?
- Someone who moderates.
- An arbitrator or mediator.
- The chair or president of a meeting, etc.
Where does moderator come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin moderātor.
Questions about saying moderator
How do you pronounce moderator?
Say MAH-duh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəˌreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəˌreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moderator?
Moderator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · duh · ray · ter.
Is moderator 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 /ˈmɒdəˌreɪtə/ (MOD-uh-ray-tuh).