How to pronounce inspector
Say it like in-SPEK-ter. Inspector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- in
- SPEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPEKSay 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 inspector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SPEK-tuh.
What does inspector mean?
- a high ranking police officer
- an investigator who observes carefully“the examiner searched for clues”
Where does inspector come from?
Borrowed from Latin īnspector, from īnspiciō, equivalent to inspect + -or.
Words that rhyme with inspector
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inspector.
Questions about saying inspector
How do you pronounce inspector?
Say in-SPEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈspɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈspɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspector?
Inspector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · SPEK · ter.
Is inspector 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 /ɪnˈspɛktə/ (in-SPEK-tuh).