How to Pronounce Vector

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvɛktə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vector”

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

What does vector mean?

noun

  1. A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
  2. An ordered tuple representing a directed quantity or the signed difference between two points.

verb

  1. To set (particularly an aircraft) on a course toward a selected point.
  2. To redirect to a vector, or code entry point.

Words that rhyme with vector

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

specterspectreprotectorsectorhectorrectornectardirectordefectorprospectorinspectorlector

Related words

mediumconstructaspectsourceresultingfactordeliveryagent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vector"?▾

"Vector" has 2 syllables: vect · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "vector"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vector" is /ˈvɛktə/.

What does "vector" mean?▾

Vector: A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.

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