How to Pronounce Tractor

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɹæktə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tractor”

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

What does tractor mean?

noun

  1. A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.
  2. A truck (or lorry) for pulling a semi-trailer or trailer.

verb

  1. To prepare (land) with a tractor.
  2. To move with a tractor beam.

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Words that rhyme with tractor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

benefactoractormalefactorfactorreactorsubcontractorchiropractor

Related words

cartwagontrucktowinglorrymuleboathousetrolley

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tractor"?▾

"Tractor" has 2 syllables: tract · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "tractor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tractor" is /ˈtɹæktə/.

What does "tractor" mean?▾

Tractor: A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

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