How to Pronounce Gladiator

To pronounce "gladiator", say GLAD-iat-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gladiator”

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

What does gladiator mean?

noun

  1. (in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
  2. (by extension) A disputant in a public controversy or debate.

verb

  1. To fight as entertainment for others.
  2. To compete in a public contest.

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Words that rhyme with gladiator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

prizefightermanlanistaswordplayeragonistarchgrappleractorcombatant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gladiator"?▾

"Gladiator" has 3 syllables: glad · iat · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "gladiator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gladiator" is /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/.

What does "gladiator" mean?▾

Gladiator: (in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

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