How to pronounce plauditor
Say it like PLAW-duh-ter. Plauditor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAW).
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- PLAW
- duh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plauditor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plauditor
- 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: PLAW-dih-tuh.
What does plauditor mean?
- An individual who grants applause or praise.“The actress gazed lovingly at her newfound plauditors.”
Where does plauditor come from?
From plaudit + -or; perhaps with -or rather than -er due to an erroneous derivation of plaudit from a (nonexistent) Latin perfect passive participle *plauditus.
Questions about saying plauditor
How do you pronounce plauditor?
Say PLAW-duh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɔdətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplɔːdɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plauditor?
Plauditor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAW). Broken into parts: PLAW · duh · ter.
Is plauditor 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 /ˈplɔːdɪtə/ (PLAW-dih-tuh).