How to pronounce violator
Say it like VY-uh-lay-ter. Violator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- uh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violator 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.
- uhKeep 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 violator
- 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-uh-lay-tuh.
What does violator mean?
- One who violates (a rule, a boundary, another person's body, etc.); offender
- In the publishing and packaging industries, a visual element that intentionally "violates" the underlying design, such as a starburst, color bar or "splat" on a product package or magazine cover intended to attract special attention.
Where does violator come from?
From Middle English violator, from Latin violātor.
Questions about saying violator
How do you pronounce violator?
Say VY-uh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violator?
Violator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · uh · lay · ter.
Is violator 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 /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtə/ (VY-uh-lay-tuh).