How to pronounce resistors
Say it like rih-ZIS-terz. Resistors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS).
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- rih
- ZIS
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resistors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of resistors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-ZIS-tuz.
What does resistors mean?
- plural of resistor How to pronounce resistor
Questions about saying resistors
How do you pronounce resistors?
Say rih-ZIS-terz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzɪstɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɪstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resistors?
Resistors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS). Broken into parts: rih · ZIS · terz.
Is resistors 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 /rɪˈzɪstəz/ (rih-ZIS-tuz).