How to Pronounce Aviator

To pronounce "aviator", say AV-iat-or — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

AV-iat-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “aviator”

"aviator" has 3 syllables: av-iat-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does aviator mean?

noun

  1. An aircraft pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.
  2. An experimenter in aviation.

Synonyms

flierflyer

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Words that rhyme with aviator

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perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

airmanaeronautflyerflierpilotaviatressaviatrixdriver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aviator"?▾

"Aviator" has 3 syllables: av · iat · or.

What does "aviator" mean?▾

Aviator: An aircraft pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

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