How to pronounce refractor
Say it like ruh-FRAK-ter. Refractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rəˈfræktɚ/ruh-FRAK-ter
UK British/rɪˈfræktə/rih-FRAK-tuh
- ruh
- FRAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refractor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FRAKSay 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 refractor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FRAK-tuh.
What does refractor mean?
noun
- A refracting telescope.
- anything which refracts light, heat or sound
Where does refractor come from?
From refract + -or.
Words that rhyme with refractor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refractor.
Questions about saying refractor
How do you pronounce refractor?
Say ruh-FRAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfræktɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈfræktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refractor?
Refractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK). Broken into parts: ruh · FRAK · ter.
Is refractor 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 /rɪˈfræktə/ (rih-FRAK-tuh).