How to pronounce penetrators
Say it like PEN-uh-tray-terz. Penetrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- uh
- tray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penetrators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of penetrators
- 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-tuz.
What does penetrators mean?
- plural of penetrator How to pronounce penetrator
Questions about saying penetrators
How do you pronounce penetrators?
Say PEN-uh-tray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penetrators?
Penetrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · uh · tray · terz.
Is penetrators 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 /ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtəz/ (PEN-uh-tray-tuz).