How do you pronounce "actor"?

In American English: /ˈæktɝ/ (AKT-ur). In British English: /ˈæktə/ (AKT-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈæktɝ/ (AKT-ur). In Australian English: /ˈaktə/ (AKT).

Is "actor" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæktɝ/ (AKT-ur), while in British English it's /ˈæktə/ (AKT-uh).

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actor

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/ˈæktɝ/

AKT-ur

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æktac·ɝtor

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Last updated: 2026-02-12