How to pronounce electing
Say it like ih-LEK-ting. Electing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electing
American and British speakers say electing in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-ting.
What does electing mean?
- present participle and gerund of elect How to pronounce elect
Words that rhyme with electing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electing.
Questions about saying electing
How do you pronounce electing?
Say ih-LEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electing?
Electing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say electing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.