How to pronounce motivator
Say it like MOH-tuh-vay-ter. Motivator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tuh
- vay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motivator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of motivator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-vay-tuh.
What does motivator mean?
- One who inspires or motivates someone; one who drives someone to act.
Where does motivator come from?
From motivate + -or.
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Questions about saying motivator
How do you pronounce motivator?
Say MOH-tuh-vay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtəˌveɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motivator?
Motivator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tuh · vay · ter.
Is motivator 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 /ˈməʊtəˌveɪtə/ (MOH-tuh-vay-tuh).