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