How to pronounce penetrator
Say it like PEN-uh-tray-ter. Penetrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- uh
- tray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penetrator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trayGive 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 penetrator
- 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: PEN-uh-tray-tuh.
What does penetrator mean?
- Something that penetrates.
- A long-range fighter aircraft designed to penetrate enemy air defences.
Where does penetrator come from?
From penetrate + -or.
Questions about saying penetrator
How do you pronounce penetrator?
Say PEN-uh-tray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penetrator?
Penetrator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · uh · tray · ter.
Is penetrator 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 /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtə/ (PEN-uh-tray-tuh).