How to pronounce violators
Say it like VY-uh-lay-terz. Violators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- uh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violators 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.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of violators
- 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-tuz.
What does violators mean?
- plural of violator How to pronounce violator
Questions about saying violators
How do you pronounce violators?
Say VY-uh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪəleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪəleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violators?
Violators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · uh · lay · terz.
Is violators 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 /ˈvaɪəleɪtəz/ (VY-uh-lay-tuz).