How to Pronounce Resistor

To pronounce "resistor", say RES-ist-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈzɪstə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈzɪstə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “resistor”

"resistor" has 3 syllables: res-ist-or.

What does resistor mean?

noun

  1. One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
  2. An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.

Related words

resistanceresistantresistresisterresiliencyendurancestaminadurability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resistor"?▾

"Resistor" has 3 syllables: res · ist · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "resistor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resistor" is /ɹɪˈzɪstə/.

What does "resistor" mean?▾

Resistor: One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.

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