How to pronounce navigator
Say it like NAV-uh-gay-ter. Navigator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAV).
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- NAV
- uh
- gay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Navigator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive 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 navigator
- 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: NAV-ih-gay-tuh.
What does navigator mean?
- A person who navigates, especially an officer with that responsibility on a ship or an aircrew member with that responsibility on an aircraft.
- A sea explorer.
- A device that navigates an aircraft, automobile or missile.
Where does navigator come from?
From Latin nāvigātor.
Questions about saying navigator
How do you pronounce navigator?
Say NAV-uh-gay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈnævəˌɡeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in navigator?
Navigator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAV). Broken into parts: NAV · uh · gay · ter.
Is navigator 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 /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtə/ (NAV-ih-gay-tuh).