How to pronounce dielectric
Say it like dy-ih-LEK-trik. Dielectric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- dy
- ih
- LEK
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dielectric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dielectric
American and British speakers say dielectric in essentially the same way: /ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk/ in the US and /ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-ih-LEK-trik.
What does dielectric mean?
- An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field.
- insulating
Where does dielectric come from?
Learned 19th-century formation, coined by William Whewell (died 1866).
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Questions about saying dielectric
How do you pronounce dielectric?
Say dy-ih-LEK-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dielectric?
Dielectric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: dy · ih · LEK · trik.
Do Americans and Brits say dielectric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdaɪɪˈlɛktrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.