How to pronounce vibrator
Say it like VY-bray-ter. Vibrator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- bray
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vibrator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brayKeep 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 vibrator
- 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: VY-bray-tuh.
What does vibrator mean?
- A vibrating device used for massage or sexual stimulation.“They recommend a vibrator because it's a safe alternative to sex.”
- A trembler, as of an electric bell.
- A vibrating reed for transmitting or receiving pulsating currents in a harmonic telegraph system.
Where does vibrator come from?
From New Latin vibrātor, from Latin vibrō (“to vibrate”).
Questions about saying vibrator
How do you pronounce vibrator?
Say VY-bray-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪbreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪbreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vibrator?
Vibrator has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · bray · ter.
Is vibrator 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 /ˈvaɪbreɪtə/ (VY-bray-tuh).