How to pronounce infector
Say it like in-FEK-ter. Infector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- in
- FEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FEK-tuh.
What does infector mean?
- Something that infects; that which causes infection.
Where does infector come from?
From infect + -or.
Words that rhyme with infector
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infector.
Questions about saying infector
How do you pronounce infector?
Say in-FEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈfɛktər/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infector?
Infector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: in · FEK · ter.
Is infector 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 /ɪnˈfɛktə/ (in-FEK-tuh).