How to Pronounce Narrator

To pronounce "narrator", say NARR-at-or — 3 syllables, IPA /nəˈɹeɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/nəˈɹeɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “narrator”

"narrator" has 3 syllables: narr-at-or.

What does narrator mean?

noun

  1. One who narrates or tells stories.
  2. The person or the "voice" whose viewpoint is used in telling a story.

Synonyms

storyteller

Related words

storytellerraconteurstoryannouncerprotagonistreporterinquisitorpreviously

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "narrator"?▾

"Narrator" has 3 syllables: narr · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "narrator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "narrator" is /nəˈɹeɪtə/.

What does "narrator" mean?▾

Narrator: One who narrates or tells stories.

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