How to pronounce spectre
Say it like SPEK-ter. Spectre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK).
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- SPEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spectre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSay 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 spectre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEK-tuh.
What does spectre mean?
- UK and Australia standard spelling of specter.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spectre
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Words that sound like spectre
Questions about saying spectre
How do you pronounce spectre?
Say SPEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spectre?
Spectre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK). Broken into parts: SPEK · ter.
Is spectre 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 /ˈspɛktə/ (SPEK-tuh).
What words sound the same as spectre?
Spectre sounds the same as specter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.