How to pronounce urinator
Say it like YOOR-rih-nay-ter. Urinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOR).
- YOOR
- rih
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urinator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 urinator
- 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: YOOR-rih-nay-tuh.
What does urinator mean?
- A person who urinates.
Where does urinator come from?
From urinate + -or (suffix forming an agent noun, indicating a person who does something).
Questions about saying urinator
How do you pronounce urinator?
Say YOOR-rih-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊrrɪˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjʊərɪˌneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urinator?
Urinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOR). Broken into parts: YOOR · rih · nay · ter.
Is urinator 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 /ˈjʊərɪˌneɪtə/ (YOOR-rih-nay-tuh).