How to Pronounce "commentator"
word
/ˈkɑmənˌteɪtɝ/
KAH-muhn-tay-dur
/kˈɒməntˌeɪtɐ/
KO-muhnt-ay-tuh
Definition
A commentator is a person who describes and explains events, usually on TV, radio, or online, especially sports or news events.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑmənˌteɪtɝ/
British English
/kˈɒməntˌeɪtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-muhn-tay-dur
UK
KO-muhnt-ay-tuh
Listen in Context
The news commentator talked about the election results.
She dreams of becoming a sports commentator.
That basketball commentator always cracks jokes on air.
Every major game has at least one expert commentator.