How to pronounce compactor
Say it like kum-PAK-ter. Compactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəmˈpæktɚ/kum-PAK-ter
UK British/kɒmˈpæktə/kom-PAK-tuh
- kum
- PAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compactor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of compactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kom-PAK-tuh.
What does compactor mean?
noun
- A machine that reduces the bulk of waste or other material by compaction.
Words that rhyme with compactor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compactor.
Questions about saying compactor
How do you pronounce compactor?
Say kum-PAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpæktɚ/. In British English it is /kɒmˈpæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compactor?
Compactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK). Broken into parts: kum · PAK · ter.
Is compactor 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 /kɒmˈpæktə/ (kom-PAK-tuh).