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