How to pronounce operator

Say it like this: /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/

What does operator mean?

nounA person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc.

“The drone crashed because of operator error.”

A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to connect or otherwise assist callers.

“To get an international line, you used to have to go through the operator.”

A member of a military special operations unit.

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