How to pronounce radiator
Say it like RAY-dee-ay-ter. Radiator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɚ/RAY-dee-ay-ter
UK British/ˈreɪdɪˌeɪtə/RAY-dih-ay-tuh
- RAY
- dee
- ay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of radiator
- 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: RAY-dih-ay-tuh.
What does radiator mean?
noun
- Anything which radiates or emits rays.
- A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.“The car overheated because of a broken radiator.”
- A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.“The radiator kept the apartment warm during winter.”
Where does radiator come from?
From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.
Questions about saying radiator
How do you pronounce radiator?
Say RAY-dee-ay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdɪˌeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiator?
Radiator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · ay · ter.
Is radiator 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 /ˈreɪdɪˌeɪtə/ (RAY-dih-ay-tuh).