How to Pronounce Originator

To pronounce "originator", say OR-ig-in-at-or — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “originator”

"originator" has 5 syllables: or-ig-in-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does originator mean?

noun

  1. Someone who originates, creates or founds something.

Words that rhyme with originator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

mastermindconceivercreatorinventorfounderinitiatorsignersignatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "originator"?▾

"Originator" has 5 syllables: or · ig · in · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "originator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "originator" is /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪtə/.

What does "originator" mean?▾

Originator: Someone who originates, creates or founds something.

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