How to pronounce retractor
Say it like rih-TRAK-ter. Retractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- rih
- TRAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retractor 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.
- TRAKSay 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 retractor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TRAK-tuh.
What does retractor mean?
- One who, or that which, retracts.
- In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel.
- A chess puzzle in which a number of moves are retracted and the solver is challenged to reach an alternate outcome.
Where does retractor come from?
From retract + -or.
Words that rhyme with retractor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retractor.
Questions about saying retractor
How do you pronounce retractor?
Say rih-TRAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtræktɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈtræktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retractor?
Retractor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: rih · TRAK · ter.
Is retractor 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 /rɪˈtræktə/ (rih-TRAK-tuh).