How to pronounce redactor
Say it like rih-DAK-ter. Redactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK).
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- rih
- DAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redactor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAKSay 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 redactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-DAK-tuh.
What does redactor mean?
- A person who redacts: one who edits or compiles texts; one who censors portions of them.
Where does redactor come from?
From redact + -or.
Words that rhyme with redactor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redactor.
Questions about saying redactor
How do you pronounce redactor?
Say rih-DAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdæktər/. In British English it is /rɪˈdæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redactor?
Redactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK). Broken into parts: rih · DAK · ter.
Is redactor 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 /rɪˈdæktə/ (rih-DAK-tuh).