How to Pronounce Refractor

To pronounce "refractor", say REFR-act-or — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

REFR-act-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “refractor”

"refractor" has 3 syllables: refr-act-or. It rhymes with benefactor and actor, if that helps it stick.

What does refractor mean?

noun

  1. A refracting telescope.
  2. Anything which refracts light, heat or sound

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Words that rhyme with refractor

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benefactoractormalefactorfactortractorreactorsubcontractorchiropractor

Related words

apochromaticsubreflectorphotorefractorautorefractorrefractometerriflescopekeratorefractometer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "refractor"?▾

"Refractor" has 3 syllables: refr · act · or.

What does "refractor" mean?▾

Refractor: A refracting telescope.

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