How to Pronounce Retractor

To pronounce "retractor", say RETR-act-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈtɹæktə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ɹɪˈtɹæktə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “retractor”

"retractor" has 3 syllables: retr-act-or. It rhymes with detracter, if that helps it stick.

What does retractor mean?

noun

  1. One who, or that which, retracts.
  2. In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel.

Words that rhyme with retractor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

detracter

Related words

spoolspacerretracterrewinderreclinerretrierreplierretier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retractor"?▾

"Retractor" has 3 syllables: retr · act · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "retractor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retractor" is /ɹɪˈtɹæktə/.

What does "retractor" mean?▾

Retractor: One who, or that which, retracts.

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