How to pronounce connectors
Say it like kuh-NEK-terz. Connectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- kuh
- NEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connectors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of connectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-NEK-tuz.
What does connectors mean?
- plural of connector How to pronounce connector
Questions about saying connectors
How do you pronounce connectors?
Say kuh-NEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛktɚz/. In British English it is /kəˈnɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connectors?
Connectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: kuh · NEK · terz.
Is connectors 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 /kəˈnɛktəz/ (kuh-NEK-tuz).