How to Pronounce "vector"
word
/ˈvɛktɝ/
VEK-ter
/vˈɛktɐ/
VEK-tuh
Definition
A vector is something that has both direction and magnitude, commonly used in mathematics and physics to represent quantities like force or velocity. In biology, a vector can also mean an organism that carries and transmits diseases.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvɛktɝ/
British English
/vˈɛktɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEK-ter
UK
VEK-tuh
Listen in Context
A vector has both direction and magnitude.
The mosquito is a vector for malaria.
We learned how to draw a vector in math class.
Can you show me how this vector changes when we add more force?