How to pronounce protractor
Say it like pruh-TRAK-ter. Protractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/prəˈtræktər/pruh-TRAK-ter
UK British/prəˈtræktə/pruh-TRAK-tuh
- pruh
- TRAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protractor 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protractor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-TRAK-tuh.
What does protractor mean?
noun
- One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
- A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.“plastic protractor”
- An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
Where does protractor come from?
From protract + -or.
Questions about saying protractor
How do you pronounce protractor?
Say pruh-TRAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtræktər/. In British English it is /prəˈtræktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protractor?
Protractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: pruh · TRAK · ter.
Is protractor 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 /prəˈtræktə/ (pruh-TRAK-tuh).