How to pronounce operators
Say it like AH-puh-ray-terz. Operators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- puh
- ray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep 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 operators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OP-uh-ray-tuz.
Other ways to say operators
Operators also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AW-puh-ray-terz /ˈɔpəˌreɪtɚz/
What does operators mean?
- plural of operator How to pronounce operator
Questions about saying operators
How do you pronounce operators?
Say AH-puh-ray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpəˌreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɒpəˌreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operators?
Operators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · puh · ray · terz.
Is operators 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 /ˈɒpəˌreɪtəz/ (OP-uh-ray-tuz).