How to Pronounce Reactor

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹiːˈæktə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reactor”

"reactor" has 2 syllables: react-or. It rhymes with benefactor and actor, if that helps it stick.

What does reactor mean?

noun

  1. A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence.
  2. (industrial) A structure used to contain chemical or other reactions.

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Words that rhyme with reactor

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benefactoractormalefactorfactortractorsubcontractorchiropractordetractorrefractor

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reactor"?▾

"Reactor" has 2 syllables: react · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "reactor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reactor" is /ɹiːˈæktə/.

What does "reactor" mean?▾

Reactor: A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence.

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