How to pronounce actors
Say it like AK-terz. Actors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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US American/ˈæktɚz/AK-terz
UK British/ˈæktəz/AK-tuz
- AK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of actors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AK-tuz.
What does actors mean?
noun
- plural of actor How to pronounce actor
Questions about saying actors
How do you pronounce actors?
Say AK-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈæktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actors?
Actors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · terz.
Is actors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæktəz/ (AK-tuz).