How to pronounce negator
Say it like nuh-GAY-ter. Negator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- nuh
- GAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 negator
- 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-GAY-tuh.
What does negator mean?
- One who, or that which, negates.
- A word (or other structural element) which causes negation.“The word "not" is a negator in English.”
Where does negator come from?
From negate + -or, or directly from Latin negātor.
Questions about saying negator
How do you pronounce negator?
Say nuh-GAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /nəˈɡeɪtər/. In British English it is /nəˈɡeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negator?
Negator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: nuh · GAY · ter.
Is negator 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 /nəˈɡeɪtə/ (nuh-GAY-tuh).