How to pronounce reactor
Say it like ree-AK-ter. Reactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/riˈæktɚ/ree-AK-ter
UK British/rɪˈæktə/rih-AK-tuh
- ree
- AK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reactor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay 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 reactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-AK-tuh.
What does reactor mean?
noun
- A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence.
- A structure used to contain chemical or other reactions.
- A device which uses atomic energy to produce heat.
Where does reactor come from?
From react + -or.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- reacter
- nuclear reactor
Words that rhyme with reactor
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Questions about saying reactor
How do you pronounce reactor?
Say ree-AK-ter. The American pronunciation is /riˈæktɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reactor?
Reactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ree · AK · ter.
Is reactor 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 /rɪˈæktə/ (rih-AK-tuh).