How to pronounce inductance
Say it like in-DUHK-tuns. Inductance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- in
- DUHK
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inductance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inductance
American and British speakers say inductance in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌktəns/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʌktəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHK-tuns.
What does inductance mean?
- The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.“The power cable itself has enough inductance to disrupt the digital signal of the video output cable, due to poor shielding.”
- The quantity of the resulting electromagnetic flux divided by the current that produces it, measured in henries (SI symbol: H.)“What is the inductance of that power supply's main inductor?”
Where does inductance come from?
From induct + -ance.
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Words that rhyme with inductance
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Questions about saying inductance
How do you pronounce inductance?
Say in-DUHK-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌktəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʌktəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inductance?
Inductance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: in · DUHK · tuns.
Do Americans and Brits say inductance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌktəns/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʌktəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.