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