How to pronounce simulator
Say it like SIM-yuh-lay-ter. Simulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
- SIM
- yuh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simulator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 simulator
- 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: SIM-yuu-lay-tuh.
What does simulator mean?
- One who simulates or feigns.
- A machine or system that simulates an environment (such as an aircraft cockpit), often for training purposes.
- A game that attempts to reproduce an experience realistically.“a pinball simulator”
Where does simulator come from?
From simulate + -or.
Words that rhyme with simulator
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of simulator.
Questions about saying simulator
How do you pronounce simulator?
Say SIM-yuh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmjəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simulator?
Simulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · yuh · lay · ter.
Is simulator 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 /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtə/ (SIM-yuu-lay-tuh).