How to pronounce reactors
Say it like ree-AK-terz. Reactors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/riˈæktɚz/ree-AK-terz
UK British/riˈæktəz/ree-AK-tuz
- ree
- AK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reactors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reactors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-AK-tuz.
What does reactors mean?
noun
- plural of reactor How to pronounce reactor
Questions about saying reactors
How do you pronounce reactors?
Say ree-AK-terz. The American pronunciation is /riˈæktɚz/. In British English it is /riˈæktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reactors?
Reactors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ree · AK · terz.
Is reactors 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 /riˈæktəz/ (ree-AK-tuz).