sector

/ˈsektər/

Syllables sec·tor

Stress SEC-tor

Phonics Breakdown

sec

/sɛk/

short e

tor

/tər/

er schwa

Meaning

a distinct part or branch of an economy, society, or area of activity

Sound Reference

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sec=/sɛk/(set) + tor=/tər/(actor)

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.