How to pronounce fictor
Say it like FIK-ter. Fictor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fictor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fictor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIK-tuh.
What does fictor mean?
- An artist who models or forms statues and reliefs in any malleable material.
Where does fictor come from?
From Latin fictor, from fingo (“to shape, to sculpt”).
Questions about saying fictor
How do you pronounce fictor?
Say FIK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪktər/. In British English it is /ˈfɪktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fictor?
Fictor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · ter.
Is fictor 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 /ˈfɪktə/ (FIK-tuh).