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How to pronounce radiator
/ˈreɪdieɪtə/ British English
RAY·dee·ay·tə
4 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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RA·di·a·tor
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RAY·dee·ay·tə
My tip
Both as say their name: RAY-dee-ay-tə.
In a sentence
The cat bed is by the radiator.
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Questions
How do you pronounce radiator?
In British English, radiator is pronounced /ˈreɪdieɪtə/. Say it like this: RAY-dee-ay-tə. Both as say their name: RAY-dee-ay-tə.
How many syllables are in radiator?
When you say it, radiator has 4 syllables: RAY-dee-ay-tə. The strong beat is the first one, RAY.
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