How to pronounce separator
Say it like SEP-uh-ray-ter. Separator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- uh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay 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.
- 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 separator
- 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: SEP-uh-ray-tuh.
What does separator mean?
- An object located between two or more things and hence separating them.
- A device for removing one substance from another, such as cream from milk.
- One who separates; an agent performing the action of separating.
Where does separator come from?
Borrowed from Latin sēparātor.
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Questions about saying separator
How do you pronounce separator?
Say SEP-uh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separator?
Separator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · ray · ter.
Is separator 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 /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtə/ (SEP-uh-ray-tuh).