How to pronounce impactor
Say it like im-PAK-ter. Impactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK).
- im
- PAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impactor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAKSay 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 impactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAK-tuh.
What does impactor mean?
- Any of several machines or devices in which a part impacts on another, or on a material.“cascade impactor”
- An object which impacts another.“Chicxulub impactor”
Where does impactor come from?
Borrowed from New Latin impāctor, from impingō + -tor.
Words that rhyme with impactor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impactor.
Questions about saying impactor
How do you pronounce impactor?
Say im-PAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpæktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impactor?
Impactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK). Broken into parts: im · PAK · ter.
Is impactor 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 /ɪmˈpæktə/ (im-PAK-tuh).