Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

contactor

/ˈkɑntæktɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.97 in modern English

Syllables: con-tac-tor
IPA: /ˈkɑntæktɚ/

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A relay used to control an electrical power circuit

Example Sentences

"Compressed air is used for the operation of certain contactors, the sanders, the horn, and the re-fuelling equipment, but vacuum brakes are fitted to the locomotive."

Etymology

From contact + -or.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkɑntæktɚ/
British English: /ˈkɒntæktə/

Inflected Forms

contactors (plural)

Phrases

circuit breaker

Frequently Paired Words

circuit breaker

Questions

How do you pronounce contactor?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑntæktɚ/.
What does contactor mean?: A relay used to control an electrical power circuit
Where does contactor come from?: From contact + -or.

How to pronounce contactor

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