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