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