How to Pronounce Pastor

To pronounce "pastor", say PAST-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑːstə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɑːstə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pastor”

"pastor" has 2 syllables: past-or. It rhymes with master and disaster, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: paster, pasztor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pastor mean?

noun

  1. A shepherd; someone who tends to a flock of animals.
  2. Someone with spiritual authority over a group of people

verb

  1. To serve a congregation as pastor

Synonyms

parish priesteldershepherd

Words that rhyme with pastor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

masterdisasterasteralabasterplastercastercastorquartermasterheadmasterburgomasterpostmasterschoolmaster

Related words

curateministerparsonrectorshepherdpastoralsheeprev

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pastor"?▾

"Pastor" has 2 syllables: past · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "pastor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pastor" is /ˈpɑːstə/.

What does "pastor" mean?▾

Pastor: A shepherd; someone who tends to a flock of animals.

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