How do you pronounce X and Z (reactance and impedance)?

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In summary, the correct pronunciation of "reactance" is ree-ak-tuhns, with a "z" sound at the end. The correct pronunciation of "impedance" is im-peed-uhns, also with a "z" sound at the end. The "X" in "reactance" is pronounced like the letter, while the "Z" in "impedance" is also pronounced like the letter. Both words have the same pronunciation in both British and American English.
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Are they Latin or Greek characters?
Do I say "chi" and "zeta" or "eks" and "zee"?
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The EEs I've worked with prounounce them as Latin letters, "eks" "and "zee" (or zed for our British EEs).
 
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"eks" and "zed" :wink:
 

Related to How do you pronounce X and Z (reactance and impedance)?

1. How do you pronounce "reactance"?

The correct pronunciation of "reactance" is ree-ak-tuhns.

2. How do you pronounce "impedance"?

The correct pronunciation of "impedance" is im-peed-uhns.

3. Is the "X" in "reactance" pronounced like the letter or like a "ks" sound?

The "X" in "reactance" is pronounced like the letter, with a "z" sound at the end.

4. Is the "Z" in "impedance" pronounced like the letter or like a "ts" sound?

The "Z" in "impedance" is pronounced like the letter, with a "z" sound at the end.

5. Are the pronunciations of "reactance" and "impedance" the same in British and American English?

Yes, the pronunciations of "reactance" and "impedance" are the same in both British and American English.

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