How to pronounce spectators
Say it like SPEK-tay-terz. Spectators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK).
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- SPEK
- tay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spectators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. 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 spectators
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- 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: spek-TAY-tuz.
What does spectators mean?
- plural of spectator How to pronounce spectator
Questions about saying spectators
How do you pronounce spectators?
Say SPEK-tay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛkteɪtɚz/. In British English it is /spɛkˈteɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spectators?
Spectators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK). Broken into parts: SPEK · tay · terz.
Is spectators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /spɛkˈteɪtəz/ (spek-TAY-tuz).