How to pronounce vectors
Say it like VEK-terz. Vectors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK).
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US American/ˈvɛktɚz/VEK-terz
UK British/ˈvɛktəz/VEK-tuz
- VEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vectors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEKSay 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 vectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VEK-tuz.
What does vectors mean?
noun
- plural of vector How to pronounce vector
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vector How to pronounce vector
Questions about saying vectors
How do you pronounce vectors?
Say VEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈvɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vectors?
Vectors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEK). Broken into parts: VEK · terz.
Is vectors 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 /ˈvɛktəz/ (VEK-tuz).