How to pronounce conductor
Say it like kun-DUHK-ter. Conductor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
- kun
- DUHK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conductor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conductor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-DUHK-ter.
What does conductor mean?
- One who conducts or leads; a guide; a director.
- A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
- A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.“train conductor”
Where does conductor come from?
Borrowed from Middle French conductour, from Old French conduitor, from Latin conductor.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- music director
- director
Opposite meaning
- dielectric
- nonconductor
- insulator
Words that rhyme with conductor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conductor.
Questions about saying conductor
How do you pronounce conductor?
Say kun-DUHK-ter. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʌktɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈdʌktɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conductor?
Conductor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: kun · DUHK · ter.
Is conductor 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 /kənˈdʌktɚ/ (kun-DUHK-ter).