How to pronounce inductor
Say it like in-DUHK-ter. Inductor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- in
- DUHK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inductor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inductor
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DUHKT.
What does inductor mean?
- A passive device that introduces inductance into an electrical circuit.
- An evocator or an organizer.
- One who, or that which, inducts.
Where does inductor come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin inductor, from Latin induco.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with inductor
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Questions about saying inductor
How do you pronounce inductor?
Say in-DUHK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdʌktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inductor?
Inductor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: in · DUHK · ter.
Is inductor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ɪnˈdʌkt/ (in-DUHKT).