How to Pronounce "spectator"
word
ˈspɛkteɪtɝ
SPEK-tay-ter
spɛktˈeɪtɐ
spek-TAY-tuh
Definition
A person who watches an event, show, or game, but does not take part in it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛkteɪtɝ
British English
spɛktˈeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEK-tay-ter
UK
spek-TAY-tuh
Listen in Context
There were thousands of spectators at the football match.
Each spectator received a free program at the concert.
The tennis players could hear the spectators cheering.
She prefers being a spectator rather than playing on the field.