How to pronounce versificator
Say it like VUR-sih-fih-kay-ter. Versificator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- sih
- fih
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versificator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. 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 versificator
- 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: VUR-sih-fih-kay-tuh.
What does versificator mean?
- Someone who writes verse; a poet.
Where does versificator come from?
From Latin versificator.
Questions about saying versificator
How do you pronounce versificator?
Say VUR-sih-fih-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝsɪfɪkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːsɪfɪkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versificator?
Versificator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · sih · fih · kay · ter.
Is versificator 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 /ˈvɜːsɪfɪkeɪtə/ (VUR-sih-fih-kay-tuh).