How to pronounce elected
Say it like ih-LEK-tud. Elected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elected 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elected
American and British speakers say elected in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛktəd/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-tid.
What does elected mean?
- subject to popular election“elective official”
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Words that rhyme with elected
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Questions about saying elected
How do you pronounce elected?
Say ih-LEK-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktəd/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elected?
Elected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say elected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛktəd/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.