How to pronounce lector
Say it like LEK-ter. Lector has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay 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 lector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEK-tuh.
What does lector mean?
- A lay person who reads aloud certain religious texts in a church service.
- A public lecturer or reader at some universities.
- A person doing voice-over translation of foreign films, especially in Eastern European countries.
- To perform service as a lector in a religious context.
- To do a voice-over translation of a film.
Where does lector come from?
From Middle English lector, lectoure, lectour, from Late Latin lēctor, from legō (“to read”).
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Words that rhyme with lector
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Questions about saying lector
How do you pronounce lector?
Say LEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lector?
Lector has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · ter.
Is lector 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 /ˈlɛktə/ (LEK-tuh).