How to pronounce originators
Say it like uh-RIJ-uh-nay-terz. Originators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ).
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- uh
- RIJ
- uh
- nay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Originators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 originators
- 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: uh-RIJ-uh-nay-tuz.
What does originators mean?
- plural of originator How to pronounce originator
Questions about saying originators
How do you pronounce originators?
Say uh-RIJ-uh-nay-terz. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɚz/. In British English it is /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in originators?
Originators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIJ). Broken into parts: uh · RIJ · uh · nay · terz.
Is originators 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 /əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtəz/ (uh-RIJ-uh-nay-tuz).