How to Pronounce "specter"
word
ˈspɛktɝ
SPEK-ter
ˈspɛktə
SPEK-tuh
Definition
A specter is a ghost or spirit, or it can refer to something that causes fear or worry, like a threat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛktɝ
British English
ˈspɛktə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEK-ter
UK
SPEK-tuh
Listen in Context
Some people believe they saw a specter in the old house.
The specter of failure made him nervous.
A specter appeared in her dream last night.
He couldn't escape the specter of his past mistakes.