How to pronounce resistor
Say it like rih-ZIS-ter. Resistor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS).
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- rih
- ZIS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resistor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of resistor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-ZIS-tuh.
What does resistor mean?
- One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
- An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.
Where does resistor come from?
From resist + -or.
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Questions about saying resistor
How do you pronounce resistor?
Say rih-ZIS-ter. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪstɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resistor?
Resistor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS). Broken into parts: rih · ZIS · ter.
Is resistor 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 /rɪˈzɪstə/ (rih-ZIS-tuh).