How to Pronounce "resistor"
word
ɹɪˈzɪstɝ
ri-ZIS-ter
ɹɪsˈɪstɐ
ri-SIS-tuh
Definition
A resistor is an electrical component that limits or controls the flow of electrical current in a circuit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈzɪstɝ
British English
ɹɪsˈɪstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-ZIS-ter
UK
ri-SIS-tuh
Listen in Context
I replaced the burnt-out resistor and now everything runs smoothly.
Usually, it just takes a cheap resistor to fix the problem.
A resistor slows down the flow of electricity in a circuit.
Every electronic device contains at least one resistor.