How to Pronounce "dc"
word
/ˌdiˈsi/
dee-SEE
/dˌiːsˈiː/
dee-SEE
Definition
"DC" usually stands for "direct current," which is a type of electrical current that flows in only one direction. It can also mean "District of Columbia," the area in the United States where Washington, D.C. is located.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdiˈsi/
British English
/dˌiːsˈiː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-SEE
UK
dee-SEE
Listen in Context
This battery provides DC power.
We visited DC last summer.
Some small devices use DC instead of AC.
Is your laptop charger DC or AC?