How to pronounce ampacity
Say it like am-PAS-ih-tee. Ampacity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS).
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US American/æmˈpæsɪti/am-PAS-ih-tee
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- am
- PAS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ampacity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does ampacity mean?
noun
- The root mean square of the electrical current which a device (usually a wire) can carry within a specific environment (including temperature rating, power loss, heat dissipation, etc.) It is measured in amperes (amps) and is most often used to rate electrical wires and cables.
Where does ampacity come from?
Blend of ampere + capacity.
Words that rhyme with ampacity
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Questions about saying ampacity
How do you pronounce ampacity?
Say am-PAS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /æmˈpæsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ampacity?
Ampacity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAS). Broken into parts: am · PAS · ih · tee.