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How to pronounce innovator

innovator
/ˈɪnəveɪtər/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈɪnəʊveɪtər/.

Innovator, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Innovators think outside the box.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce innovator?

Innovator is pronounced /ˈɪnəveɪtər/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈɪnəʊveɪtər/, is also used.

How many syllables are in innovator?

Innovator has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in innovator?

The first syllable: /ˈɪnəveɪtər/.

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