How to pronounce disconnector
Say it like dis-kuh-NEK-ter. Disconnector has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK).
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- dis
- kuh
- NEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disconnector pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disconnector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-kuh-NEK-tuh.
What does disconnector mean?
- A switching device used to open an electric circuit when there is no current through it. They are used to isolate a part of an electrical system to allow the maintenance staff a safe access to it.
Where does disconnector come from?
From dis- + connect + -or.
Words that rhyme with disconnector
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Questions about saying disconnector
How do you pronounce disconnector?
Say dis-kuh-NEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktər/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disconnector?
Disconnector has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEK). Broken into parts: dis · kuh · NEK · ter.
Is disconnector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktə/ (dis-kuh-NEK-tuh).