How to pronounce contactor
Say it like KAHN-tak-ter. Contactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- tak
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contactor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- takKeep this part quick and light. 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 contactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-tak-tuh.
What does contactor mean?
- A relay used to control an electrical power circuit
Where does contactor come from?
From contact + -or.
Questions about saying contactor
How do you pronounce contactor?
Say KAHN-tak-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntæktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contactor?
Contactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · tak · ter.
Is contactor 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 /ˈkɒntæktə/ (KON-tak-tuh).