How to Pronounce "collector"
word
/kəˈɫɛktɝ/
kuh-LEK-dur
/kəlˈɛktɐ/
kuh-LEK-tuh
Definition
A collector is a person who gathers or collects things, like coins, stamps, or art. It can also refer to someone whose job is to collect money, taxes, or other items.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈɫɛktɝ/
British English
/kəlˈɛktɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LEK-dur
UK
kuh-LEK-tuh
Listen in Context
My uncle is a collector of old coins.
The tax collector came to our house.
She wants to be a stamp collector.
He's a serious art collector with over a hundred paintings.