How to Pronounce "numerator"
word
ˈnuməˌɹeɪtɝ
NOO-muh-ray-ter
njˈuːməɹˌeɪtɐ
nyOO-muh-RAY-tuh
Definition
The numerator is the top number in a fraction, showing how many parts are considered out of the whole.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnuməˌɹeɪtɝ
British English
njˈuːməɹˌeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOO-muh-ray-ter
UK
nyOO-muh-RAY-tuh
Listen in Context
In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3.
The numerator tells how many parts we have.
Change the numerator to make a different fraction.
If your numerator is bigger than the denominator, you'll get a number more than one.