How to pronounce rector
Say it like REK-ter. Rector has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay 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 rector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REK-tuh.
What does rector mean?
- In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.
- In the Roman Catholic Church, a cleric with managerial as well as spiritual responsibility for a church or other institution.
- A priest or bishop in the Orthodox Church who is in charge of a parish or in an administrative leadership position in a theological seminary or academy.
Where does rector come from?
Inherited from Middle English rectour, rector, from Old French rector, rectour and Latin rēctor.
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Words that rhyme with rector
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Questions about saying rector
How do you pronounce rector?
Say REK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rector?
Rector has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · ter.
Is rector 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 /ˈrɛktə/ (REK-tuh).