How to pronounce injector
Say it like in-JEK-ter. Injector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- in
- JEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Injector 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.
- JEKSay 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 injector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-JEK-tuh.
What does injector mean?
- One who injects (himself or herself with) psychoactive drugs.
- An apparatus by which a stream of water is forced into a steam boiler.
- Any of the one or more devices in a fuel injection system that create the spray of fuel.
Where does injector come from?
From inject + -or.
Words that rhyme with injector
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of injector.
Questions about saying injector
How do you pronounce injector?
Say in-JEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdʒɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʒɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in injector?
Injector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: in · JEK · ter.
Is injector 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 /ɪnˈdʒɛktə/ (in-JEK-tuh).