How to pronounce elect
Say it like ih-LEKT. Elect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEKT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce elect. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ih
- LEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of elect
American and British speakers say elect in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛkt/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEKT.
What does elect mean?
- select by a vote for an office or membership“We elected him chairman of the board”
- choose“I elected to have my funds deposited automatically”
- an exclusive group of people“one of the elect who have power inside the government”
- selected as the best“an elect circle of artists”“elite colleges”
- elected but not yet installed in office“the president elect”
Words that rhyme with elect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elect.
Questions about saying elect
How do you pronounce elect?
Say ih-LEKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elect?
Elect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEKT). Broken into parts: ih · LEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say elect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛkt/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.