How to pronounce collects
Say it like kuh-LEKTS. Collects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEKTS).
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- kuh
- LEKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collects pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of collects
American and British speakers say collects in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛkts/ in the US and /kəˈlɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEKTS.
What does collects mean?
- plural of collect How to pronounce collect
- third-person singular simple present indicative of collect How to pronounce collect
Words that rhyme with collects
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collects.
Questions about saying collects
How do you pronounce collects?
Say kuh-LEKTS. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛkts/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collects?
Collects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEKTS). Broken into parts: kuh · LEKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say collects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛkts/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.