How to pronounce tolerator
Say it like TAH-luh-ray-ter. Tolerator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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- TAH
- luh
- ray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tolerator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tolerator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TOL-uh-ray-tuh.
What does tolerator mean?
- One who tolerates.
Where does tolerator come from?
From tolerate + -or.
Questions about saying tolerator
How do you pronounce tolerator?
Say TAH-luh-ray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑləˌreɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈtɒləˌreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tolerator?
Tolerator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · luh · ray · ter.
Is tolerator 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 /ˈtɒləˌreɪtə/ (TOL-uh-ray-tuh).