To pronounce "functor", say FUNCT-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʌŋktə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfʌŋktə/
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"functor" has 2 syllables: funct-or. It rhymes with sphincter, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Functor" has 2 syllables: funct · or.
The IPA transcription of "functor" is /ˈfʌŋktə/.
Functor: (grammar) A function word.
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