How to pronounce projector
Say it like pruh-JEK-ter. Projector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK).
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- pruh
- JEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Projector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEKSay 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 projector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-JEK-tuh.
What does projector mean?
- Someone who devises or suggests a project; a proposer or planner of something.
- An optical device that projects a beam of light, especially one used to project an image (or moving images) onto a screen.
- That which projects or launches something.“a depth charge projector”
Where does projector come from?
Partly from Latin projector (“person who throws away”); partly directly from project + -or.
Words that rhyme with projector
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of projector.
Questions about saying projector
How do you pronounce projector?
Say pruh-JEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /prəˈdʒɛktɚ/. In British English it is /prəˈdʒɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in projector?
Projector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEK). Broken into parts: pruh · JEK · ter.
Is projector 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 /prəˈdʒɛktə/ (pruh-JEK-tuh).