How to pronounce proctors
Say it like PROK-terz. Proctors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROK).
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US American/ˈprɑktɚz/PROK-terz
UK British/ˈprɒktəz/PROK-tuz
- PROK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proctors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of proctors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROK-tuz.
What does proctors mean?
noun
- plural of proctor How to pronounce proctor
Questions about saying proctors
How do you pronounce proctors?
Say PROK-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proctors?
Proctors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROK). Broken into parts: PROK · terz.
Is proctors 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 /ˈprɒktəz/ (PROK-tuz).