How to pronounce scintillator
Say it like sin-tuh-LAY-ter. Scintillator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- sin
- tuh
- LAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scintillator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 scintillator
- 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: sin-tih-LAY-tuh.
What does scintillator mean?
- Any substance that glows under the action of photons or other high-energy particles
Where does scintillator come from?
From scintillate + -or.
Questions about saying scintillator
How do you pronounce scintillator?
Say sin-tuh-LAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪntəˈleɪtər/. In British English it is /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scintillator?
Scintillator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: sin · tuh · LAY · ter.
Is scintillator 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 /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtə/ (sin-tih-LAY-tuh).