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