How to pronounce detractor
Say it like dee-TRAK-ter. Detractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- dee
- TRAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detractor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TRAKSay 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 detractor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-TRAK-tuh.
What does detractor mean?
- A person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.
Where does detractor come from?
From Middle English detractor, dectractour, from Anglo-Norman detractour, from Old French detractor.
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Questions about saying detractor
How do you pronounce detractor?
Say dee-TRAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /diˈtræktɚ/. In British English it is /diˈtræktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detractor?
Detractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: dee · TRAK · ter.
Is detractor 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 /diˈtræktə/ (dee-TRAK-tuh).