How to pronounce negotiator
Say it like nuh-GOH-shee-ay-ter. Negotiator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- nuh
- GOH
- shee
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Negotiator 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.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive 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 negotiator
- 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: nih-GOH-shee-ay-tuh.
What does negotiator mean?
- One who negotiates.
- A diplomat, moderator.
Where does negotiator come from?
Borrowed from Latin negōtiātor (“merchant, banker”), equivalent to negotiate + -or.
Questions about saying negotiator
How do you pronounce negotiator?
Say nuh-GOH-shee-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in negotiator?
Negotiator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: nuh · GOH · shee · ay · ter.
Is negotiator 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 /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtə/ (nih-GOH-shee-ay-tuh).