How to pronounce radiators
Say it like RAY-dee-ay-terz. Radiators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- ay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of radiators
- 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-tuz.
What does radiators mean?
- plural of radiator How to pronounce radiator
Questions about saying radiators
How do you pronounce radiators?
Say RAY-dee-ay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdiˌeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdɪˌeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiators?
Radiators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · ay · terz.
Is radiators 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 /ˈreɪdɪˌeɪtəz/ (RAY-dih-ay-tuz).