How to pronounce vindicator
Say it like vin-duh-KAY-ter. Vindicator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- vin
- duh
- KAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vindicator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 vindicator
- 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: vin-duh-KAY-tuh.
What does vindicator mean?
- A person who vindicates.
Where does vindicator come from?
Borrowed from Latin vindicātor, equivalent to vindicate + -or.
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Words that rhyme with vindicator
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Questions about saying vindicator
How do you pronounce vindicator?
Say vin-duh-KAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /vɪndəˈkeɪtɚ/. In British English it is /vɪndəˈkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vindicator?
Vindicator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: vin · duh · KAY · ter.
Is vindicator 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 /vɪndəˈkeɪtə/ (vin-duh-KAY-tuh).