How to pronounce erector
Say it like ih-REK-ter. Erector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- ih
- REK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of erector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-REK-tuh.
What does erector mean?
- A person who, or a device which erects.
- Any of several muscles that make parts of the body erect.
- An attachment to a microscope, telescope, etc. for making the image erect instead of inverted.
Where does erector come from?
From Latin ērigō (“to raise up, elevate, lift”), equivalent to erect + -or.
Words that rhyme with erector
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Questions about saying erector
How do you pronounce erector?
Say ih-REK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erector?
Erector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: ih · REK · ter.
Is erector 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 /ɪˈrɛktə/ (ih-REK-tuh).