How to Pronounce Dielectric

To pronounce "dielectric", say DIEL-ectr-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dielectric”

"dielectric" has 3 syllables: diel-ectr-ic.

What does dielectric mean?

noun

  1. An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field.

adjective

  1. (electrically) insulating

Synonyms

insulator

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Related words

insulatornonconductorcapacitorinsulationinsulatingnonconductivenonconductingsuperinsulator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dielectric"?▾

"Dielectric" has 3 syllables: diel · ectr · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "dielectric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dielectric" is /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/.

What does "dielectric" mean?▾

Dielectric: An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field.

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