How to pronounce terminator
Say it like TUR-muh-nay-ter. Terminator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- muh
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive 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 terminator
- 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: TUR-mih-nay-tuh.
What does terminator mean?
- Someone who terminates or ends something, especially (in later use) an assassin or exterminator.
- A text character or string that serves to mark the end of a document or transmission.
- The line between the day side and the night side of a moon, planet or other celestial body.
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Questions about saying terminator
How do you pronounce terminator?
Say TUR-muh-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝməˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmɪneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminator?
Terminator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · muh · nay · ter.
Is terminator 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 /ˈtɜːmɪneɪtə/ (TUR-mih-nay-tuh).