How to pronounce pyrolater
Say it like py-RAH-luh-ter. Pyrolater has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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- py
- RAH
- luh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrolater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep 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 pyrolater
- 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: py-ROL-uh-tuh.
What does pyrolater mean?
- A fire-worshipper.
Where does pyrolater come from?
From pyro- + -later.
Questions about saying pyrolater
How do you pronounce pyrolater?
Say py-RAH-luh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪˈrɑlətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪˈrɒlətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrolater?
Pyrolater has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: py · RAH · luh · ter.
Is pyrolater 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 /ˌpaɪˈrɒlətə/ (py-ROL-uh-tuh).