How to pronounce “actor”
Hear how “actor” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | actor |
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| Syllables | ac · tor (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TOR. |
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| IPA | /ak.ˈtoɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: ahk-TOHR, not "AK-ter".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Es un actor muy famoso.He's a very famous actor.
Mi actor favorito es mexicano.My favorite actor is Mexican.
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