How to pronounce electioneering
Say it like ih-lek-shuh-NIR-ing. Electioneering has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIR).
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- ih
- lek
- shuh
- NIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electioneering 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.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electioneering
American and British speakers say electioneering in essentially the same way: /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-lek-shuh-NEER-ring.
What does electioneering mean?
- Campaigning for elective office on behalf of oneself or another candidate.
- present participle and gerund of electioneer How to pronounce electioneer
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Questions about saying electioneering
How do you pronounce electioneering?
Say ih-lek-shuh-NIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electioneering?
Electioneering has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIR). Broken into parts: ih · lek · shuh · NIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say electioneering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.