How to Pronounce Conductor

To pronounce "conductor", say COND-uct-or — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈdʌktɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kənˈdʌktɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “conductor”

"conductor" has 3 syllables: cond-uct-or. It rhymes with instructor and inductor, if that helps it stick.

What does conductor mean?

noun

One who conducts or leads; a guide; a director.
A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.

Antonyms

insulator non-conductor nonconductor

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Words that rhyme with conductor

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instructor inductor abductor fictor constructor ductor semiconductor superconductor buchter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conductor"?▾

"Conductor" has 3 syllables: cond · uct · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "conductor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conductor" is /kənˈdʌktɚ/.

What does "conductor" mean?▾

Conductor: One who conducts or leads; a guide; a director.

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