How to Pronounce "electrode"
word
ˌɪˈɫɛktɹoʊd
ih-LEK-trohd
ɪlˈɛktɹəʊd
ih-LEK-trohd
Definition
An electrode is a conductor, often a metal, through which electricity enters or leaves a device, such as a battery or a medical machine. It is used to transfer electrical signals or current.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈɫɛktɹoʊd
British English
ɪlˈɛktɹəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LEK-trohd
UK
ih-LEK-trohd
Listen in Context
This battery has a positive and a negative electrode.
The doctor placed an electrode on my chest to check my heart.
A copper electrode is used in this experiment.
The machine won't work unless all electrodes are connected properly.