How to pronounce extractor
Say it like ik-STRAK-ter. Extractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪkˈstræktɚ/ik-STRAK-ter
UK British/ɪkˈstræktə/ik-STRAK-tuh
- ik
- STRAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extractor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STRAKSay 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 extractor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-STRAK-tuh.
What does extractor mean?
noun
- A machine for clearing combs of honey.
- A device for rendering wax.
- An apparatus that uses a solvent to remove soluble substances from a mixture.
Words that rhyme with extractor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extractor.
Questions about saying extractor
How do you pronounce extractor?
Say ik-STRAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstræktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstræktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extractor?
Extractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ik · STRAK · ter.
Is extractor 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 /ɪkˈstræktə/ (ik-STRAK-tuh).