How to pronounce respirator
Say it like RES-puh-ray-ter. Respirator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- puh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respirator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive 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 respirator
- 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: RES-puh-ray-tuh.
What does respirator mean?
- A device to assist breathing.
- A face mask with an integrated filter or filters to keep out harmful dusts, fumes, and mists.“Any N95 respirator is designed to filter out 95 percent of particles 0.3 microns or larger.”
Where does respirator come from?
From respirate + -or.
Questions about saying respirator
How do you pronounce respirator?
Say RES-puh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛspəˌreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛspəˌreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respirator?
Respirator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · puh · ray · ter.
Is respirator 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 /ˈrɛspəˌreɪtə/ (RES-puh-ray-tuh).