How to pronounce narrator
Say it like NER-ay-ter. Narrator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER).
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- NER
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narrator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. 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 narrator
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- 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: nuh-RAY-tuh.
What does narrator mean?
- someone who tells a story
Where does narrator come from?
From narrate + -or, from Latin narrātor.
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Questions about saying narrator
How do you pronounce narrator?
Say NER-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /nəˈreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narrator?
Narrator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER). Broken into parts: NER · ay · ter.
Is narrator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /nəˈreɪtə/ (nuh-RAY-tuh).