How to pronounce numerators
Say it like NOO-muh-ray-terz. Numerators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- muh
- ray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numerators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 numerators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NYOO-muh-ray-tuz.
What does numerators mean?
- plural of numerator How to pronounce numerator
Questions about saying numerators
How do you pronounce numerators?
Say NOO-muh-ray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuməˌreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːməˌreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numerators?
Numerators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · muh · ray · terz.
Is numerators 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 /ˈnjuːməˌreɪtəz/ (NYOO-muh-ray-tuz).