How to pronounce sector
Say it like SEK-ter. Sector has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay 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 sector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEK-tuh.
What does sector mean?
- a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
- a social group that forms part of the society or the economy“the public sector”
- a particular aspect of life or activity“he was helpless in an important sector of his life”
Where does sector come from?
Borrowed from Latin sector.
Words that rhyme with sector
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sector.
Questions about saying sector
How do you pronounce sector?
Say SEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sector?
Sector has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · ter.
Is sector 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 /ˈsɛktə/ (SEK-tuh).