How to Pronounce "reactors"
word
/ɹiˈæktɝz/
ree-AK-terz
/ɹɪˈæktəz/
ri-AK-tuhz
Definition
'Reactors' refers to machines or devices where controlled chemical or nuclear reactions take place, especially nuclear reactors used to generate energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈæktɝz/
British English
/ɹɪˈæktəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-AK-terz
UK
ri-AK-tuhz
Listen in Context
Nuclear reactors produce a lot of electricity.
Some factories use large chemical reactors.
Reactors must always be monitored for safety.
Most modern reactors are designed to shut down automatically in case of emergency.