How to pronounce ventilator
Say it like VEN-tuh-lay-ter. Ventilator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɛntəˌleɪtɚ/VEN-tuh-lay-ter
UK British/ˈvɛntəˌleɪtə/VEN-tuh-lay-tuh
- VEN
- tuh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ventilator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive 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 ventilator
- 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: VEN-tuh-lay-tuh.
What does ventilator mean?
noun
- A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.
- A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.
- Some behaviour or happening that relieves a tense atmosphere or situation.
Where does ventilator come from?
From ventilate + -or; cf.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ventilator
How do you pronounce ventilator?
Say VEN-tuh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛntəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɛntəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ventilator?
Ventilator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · tuh · lay · ter.
Is ventilator 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 /ˈvɛntəˌleɪtə/ (VEN-tuh-lay-tuh).