How do you pronounce "capacitor"?

In American English: /kəˈpæsətɝ/ (kuh-PAS-uht-ur). In British English: /kəpˈasɪtə/ (kuhp-AS-it). In Canadian English: /kəˈpæsətɝ/ (kuh-PAS-uht-ur). In Australian English: /kəpˈasɪtə/ (kuhp-AS-it).

Is "capacitor" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈpæsətɝ/ (kuh-PAS-uht-ur), while in British English it's /kəpˈasɪtə/ (kuhp-AS-it).

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capacitor

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/kəˈpæsətɝ/

kuh-PAS-uht-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kəca·pæspac·əti·ɝtor

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