How to Pronounce "actor"
word
/ˈæktɝ/
AK-tur
/ˈæktɐ/
AK-tuh
Definition
An actor is a person who performs a character in a movie, play, TV show, or other performance. It can also sometimes mean someone who takes an active part in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæktɝ/
British English
/ˈæktɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-tur
UK
AK-tuh
Listen in Context
My brother wants to be an actor.
That actor was in my favorite movie.
She is a good actor on stage.
He was a child actor, but he left Hollywood years ago.