How to Pronounce Proctor

To pronounce "proctor", say PROCT-or — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

PROCT-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “proctor”

"proctor" has 2 syllables: proct-or. It rhymes with doctor, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: prockter, procter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does proctor mean?

noun

  1. A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a fellow/graduate student; an invigilator.
  2. An official at any of several older universities.

verb

  1. To function as a proctor
  2. To manage as an attorney or agent

Synonyms

invigilator

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Words that rhyme with proctor

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doctor

Related words

invigilatemonitorinvigilatorsupervisormonitoringtitheoverseerheadmistress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proctor"?▾

"Proctor" has 2 syllables: proct · or.

What does "proctor" mean?▾

Proctor: A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a fellow/graduate student; an invigilator.

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