How to pronounce pollinator
Say it like PAH-lih-nay-ter. Pollinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- lih
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pollinator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 pollinator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POL-ih-nay-tuh.
What does pollinator mean?
- the agent that pollinates a plant; often an insect
- the plant that is the source of pollen for cross-pollination
Where does pollinator come from?
From pollinate + -or.
Questions about saying pollinator
How do you pronounce pollinator?
Say PAH-lih-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪˌneɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pollinator?
Pollinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lih · nay · ter.
Is pollinator 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 /ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə/ (POL-ih-nay-tuh).