How to pronounce selector
Say it like sih-LEK-ter. Selector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/sɪˈlɛktər/sih-LEK-ter
UK British/sɪˈlɛktə/sih-LEK-tuh
- sih
- LEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of selector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-LEK-tuh.
What does selector mean?
noun
- Someone or something which selects or chooses.
- An administrator responsible for selecting which players will play for a side.
- A matching expression in a stylesheet determining which elements in the markup are affected by a style.
Where does selector come from?
From select + -or.
Questions about saying selector
How do you pronounce selector?
Say sih-LEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlɛktər/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selector?
Selector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: sih · LEK · ter.
Is selector 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 /sɪˈlɛktə/ (sih-LEK-tuh).