How to Pronounce “operator”
word
/ˈɑpɝˌeɪtɝ/
AH-puh-RAY-dur
/ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɐ/
OP-uh-RAY-tuh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑpɝˌeɪtɝ/
British English
/ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-puh-RAY-dur
UK
OP-uh-RAY-tuh
Listen in Context
The operator started the machine at 8 a.m.
You need a trained operator for this equipment—it's not something you can just guess your way through.
Back then, if the line failed, you had to ask the operator for help.
He looks friendly, but he's a smooth operator when it comes to getting what he wants.