How to pronounce renovator
Say it like REN-uh-vay-ter. Renovator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- uh
- vay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renovator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive 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 renovator
- 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: REN-uh-vay-tuh.
What does renovator mean?
- A person who renovates.
Where does renovator come from?
From renovate + -or.
Questions about saying renovator
How do you pronounce renovator?
Say REN-uh-vay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛnəˌveɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈrɛnəˌveɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renovator?
Renovator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · uh · vay · ter.
Is renovator 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 /ˈrɛnəˌveɪtə/ (REN-uh-vay-tuh).