How to pronounce precipitator
Say it like prih-SIP-ih-tay-ter. Precipitator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- prih
- SIP
- ih
- tay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precipitator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tayGive 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 precipitator
- 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: prih-SIP-ih-tay-tuh.
What does precipitator mean?
- One who or that which precipitates (causes something to happen or urges it on with vehemence or rashness).
- A person who, or device that, carries out precipitation.
- An apparatus which removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation.
Where does precipitator come from?
Latin praecipitator (“an overthrower”); equivalent to precipitate + -or.
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Questions about saying precipitator
How do you pronounce precipitator?
Say prih-SIP-ih-tay-ter. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtər/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precipitator?
Precipitator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: prih · SIP · ih · tay · ter.
Is precipitator 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 /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtə/ (prih-SIP-ih-tay-tuh).