How to Pronounce Rector

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹɛktə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rector”

"rector" has 2 syllables: rect-or. It rhymes with specter and spectre, if that helps it stick.

What does rector mean?

noun

In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a cleric with managerial as well as spiritual responsibility for a church or other institution.

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Words that rhyme with rector

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specter spectre protector sector hector vector nectar director defector prospector inspector lector

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rector"?▾

"Rector" has 2 syllables: rect · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "rector"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rector" is /ˈɹɛktə/.

What does "rector" mean?▾

Rector: In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.

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