How to pronounce pastor
Say it like PAS-ter. Pastor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pastor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAH-stuh.
What does pastor mean?
- a person authorized to conduct religious worship“clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches”
- only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus
Where does pastor come from?
From Middle English pastour, from Old French pastor (Modern French pasteur), from Latin pāstor.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pastor
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Questions about saying pastor
How do you pronounce pastor?
Say PAS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastor?
Pastor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · ter.
Is pastor 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 /ˈpɑːstə/ (PAH-stuh).