How to pronounce personator
Say it like PUR-suh-nay-ter. Personator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personator 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.
- suhKeep 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of personator
- 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-suh-nay-tuh.
What does personator mean?
- One who personates.
Where does personator come from?
From personate + -or.
Questions about saying personator
How do you pronounce personator?
Say PUR-suh-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsəˌneɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsəˌneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personator?
Personator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · nay · ter.
Is personator 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 /ˈpɜːsəˌneɪtə/ (PUR-suh-nay-tuh).