How to Pronounce Commentator

To pronounce "commentator", say COMM-ent-at-or — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commentator”

"commentator" has 4 syllables: comm-ent-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does commentator mean?

noun

  1. A person who comments; especially someone who is paid to give his/her opinions in the media about current affairs, sports, etc.

Words that rhyme with commentator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

reviewerobservercolumnisteditorialisteditorialcommentarywriterbroadcaster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commentator"?▾

"Commentator" has 4 syllables: comm · ent · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "commentator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commentator" is /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/.

What does "commentator" mean?▾

Commentator: A person who comments; especially someone who is paid to give his/her opinions in the media about current affairs, sports, etc.

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