How to Pronounce "capacitor"
word
kəˈpæsətɝ
kuh-PASS-uh-ter
kəpˈæsɪtɐ
kuh-PASS-i-tuh
Definition
An electronic component that stores and releases electrical energy in a circuit. Capacitors are often used to manage the flow of electricity, filter signals, and store energy temporarily.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈpæsətɝ
British English
kəpˈæsɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-PASS-uh-ter
UK
kuh-PASS-i-tuh
Listen in Context
A capacitor stores electrical energy.
The radio stopped working because the capacitor failed.
Please replace the capacitor in this circuit.
If you touch both sides of a capacitor, it can give you a shock.