How to Pronounce "hector"
word
/ˈhɛktɝ/
HEK-tur
/hˈɛktɐ/
HEK-tuh
Definition
To talk to someone in a loud, aggressive, or bossy way in order to control or intimidate them. It usually suggests repeated bullying speech rather than a single comment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛktɝ/
British English
/hˈɛktɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEK-tur
UK
HEK-tuh
Listen in Context
The coach did not hector the players after the loss.
She tried to hector her brother into cleaning the room.
Stop hectoring me—I already said yes.
He kept hectoring the staff about tiny mistakes until everyone went quiet.