How to pronounce electable
Say it like ih-LEK-tuh-bul. Electable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electable 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.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electable
American and British speakers say electable in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-tuh-bul.
What does electable mean?
- Able to be elected to office.
- A person who is able or fit to be elected to office.
Where does electable come from?
From elect + -able.
Words that rhyme with electable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electable.
Questions about saying electable
How do you pronounce electable?
Say ih-LEK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electable?
Electable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say electable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.