How to pronounce replicator
Say it like REP-lih-kay-ter. Replicator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪtɚ/REP-lih-kay-ter
UK British/ˈrɛplɪkeɪtə/REP-lih-kay-tuh
- REP
- lih
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Replicator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive 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 replicator
- 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: REP-lih-kay-tuh.
What does replicator mean?
noun
- Something capable of self-replication, like a gene or meme.
- A technological device that replicates physical objects.
Where does replicator come from?
From replicate + -or.
Questions about saying replicator
How do you pronounce replicator?
Say REP-lih-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛplɪˌkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛplɪkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in replicator?
Replicator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · lih · kay · ter.
Is replicator 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 /ˈrɛplɪkeɪtə/ (REP-lih-kay-tuh).