How to pronounce percolator
Say it like PUR-kuh-lay-ter. Percolator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/PUR-kuh-lay-ter
UK British/ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/PUR-kuh-lay-tuh
- PUR
- kuh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percolator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. 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 percolator
- 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: PUR-kuh-lay-tuh.
What does percolator mean?
noun
- A device used to brew coffee by passing boiling water through coffee grounds.
- A pharmaceutical apparatus for producing an extract from a drug by percolation.
Where does percolator come from?
From percolate + -or.
Questions about saying percolator
How do you pronounce percolator?
Say PUR-kuh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percolator?
Percolator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · kuh · lay · ter.
Is percolator 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 /ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/ (PUR-kuh-lay-tuh).