How to pronounce rectifier
Say it like REK-tih-fy-er. Rectifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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US American/ˈrɛktɪfaɪɚ/REK-tih-fy-er
UK British/ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/REK-tih-fy
- REK
- tih
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rectifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rectifier
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REK-tih-fy.
What does rectifier mean?
noun
- Something that rectifies.
- A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.
- An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.
Where does rectifier come from?
From rectify + -er.
Questions about saying rectifier
How do you pronounce rectifier?
Say REK-tih-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛktɪfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rectifier?
Rectifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · tih · fy · er.
Is rectifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/ (REK-tih-fy).