How to pronounce testator
Say it like TES-tay-ter. Testator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- tay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tayGive 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 testator
- 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: TES-tay-tuh.
What does testator mean?
- One who makes or has made a legally valid will.
Where does testator come from?
From Latin testator (“one who makes a will, in Late Latin also one who bears witness”), from testari (“to bear witness, make a will”).
Questions about saying testator
How do you pronounce testator?
Say TES-tay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛˌsteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛˌsteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testator?
Testator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tay · ter.
Is testator 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 /ˈtɛˌsteɪtə/ (TES-tay-tuh).