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