sensor
nounHow many syllables in sensor?
There are 2 syllables in the word sensor.How to pronounce sensor:
Definition of sensor:
- sensor (noun):
- any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner.
- a device that responds to a physical stimulus (such as heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism, or a particular motion) and transmits a resulting impulse (as for measurement or operating a control)
Synonyms for sensor:
aerial
antenna
detector
electric eye
magic eye
metal detector
mine detector
photocell
photoconductive cell
photoelectric cell
sensing element
trace detector
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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