How to pronounce moderators
Say it like MAH-duh-ray-terz. Moderators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- duh
- ray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moderators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of moderators
- 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-tuz.
What does moderators mean?
- plural of moderator How to pronounce moderator
Questions about saying moderators
How do you pronounce moderators?
Say MAH-duh-ray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəˌreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəˌreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moderators?
Moderators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · duh · ray · terz.
Is moderators 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 /ˈmɒdəˌreɪtəz/ (MOD-uh-ray-tuz).