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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ac
  • 5 letters
Syllables
ac-tor: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: AC-tor.
Pronunciation
/ˈæktɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ac-tor.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide actor into syllables?

actor divides as ac-tor. ac-tor: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in actor?

Actor has 2 syllables (ac-tor).

Which syllable is stressed in actor?

The stressed syllable in actor is ac. The 1st syllable is stressed: AC-tor.

How do you pronounce actor?

/ˈæktɚ/ in American English.