How to pronounce transistor
Say it like tran-ZIS-ter. Transistor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS).
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- tran
- ZIS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transistor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 transistor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tran-ZIS-tuh.
What does transistor mean?
- A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.
- A transistor radio.
Where does transistor come from?
Blend of transfer + resistor.
Words that rhyme with transistor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transistor.
Questions about saying transistor
How do you pronounce transistor?
Say tran-ZIS-ter. The American pronunciation is /trænˈzɪstɚ/. In British English it is /trænˈzɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transistor?
Transistor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS). Broken into parts: tran · ZIS · ter.
Is transistor 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 /trænˈzɪstə/ (tran-ZIS-tuh).