How to pronounce rheostat
Say it like REE-uh-stat. Rheostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- uh
- stat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rheostat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- statGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rheostat
American and British speakers say rheostat in essentially the same way: /ˈriəˌstæt/ in the US and /ˈriːəstæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-uh-stat.
What does rheostat mean?
- An electrical resistor with two terminals, the resistance of which can be varied continuously by moving a knob or slider to regulate the flow of an electric current.
- Such a device used to regulate the brightness of an electric light; a dimmer.
- A notional device which causes some quality to vary.
Questions about saying rheostat
How do you pronounce rheostat?
Say REE-uh-stat. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəˌstæt/. In British English it is /ˈriːəstæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rheostat?
Rheostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · stat.
Do Americans and Brits say rheostat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriəˌstæt/ and the British form is /ˈriːəstæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.