How to pronounce lictor
Say it like LIK-ter. Lictor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lictor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lictor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIK-tuh.
What does lictor mean?
- An officer in Ancient Rome, attendant on a consul or magistrate, who bore the fasces and was responsible for punishing criminals.
Where does lictor come from?
Borrowed from Latin līctor.
Words that rhyme with lictor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lictor.
Questions about saying lictor
How do you pronounce lictor?
Say LIK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lictor?
Lictor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · ter.
Is lictor 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 /ˈlɪktə/ (LIK-tuh).