ampere

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæmˌpɪər/ or /ˌæmˈpɪər/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæmˌpɛər/

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• Hyphenation: am‧pere

Noun

Singular ampere

Plural amperes

1. (countable) An ampere is the unit used to measure electric current. It is represented by the letter A.
   • Synonym: amp

   The circuit had a current of 6 amperes.

See also

• volt
• resistance, ohm