How to Pronounce Capacitor

To pronounce "capacitor", say CAP-ac-it-or — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CAP-ac-it-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “capacitor

"capacitor" has 4 syllables: cap-ac-it-or. It rhymes with laseter and lassetter, if that helps it stick.

What does capacitor mean?

noun

  1. An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

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How many syllables are in "capacitor"?

"Capacitor" has 4 syllables: cap · ac · it · or.

What does "capacitor" mean?

Capacitor: An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

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