How to pronounce electioneers
Say it like ih-lek-shuh-NEERZ. Electioneers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEERZ).
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- ih
- lek
- shuh
- NEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electioneers 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.
- NEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electioneers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-lek-shuh-NEERZ.
What does electioneers mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of electioneer How to pronounce electioneer
Words that rhyme with electioneers
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Questions about saying electioneers
How do you pronounce electioneers?
Say ih-lek-shuh-NEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪrz/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electioneers?
Electioneers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEERZ). Broken into parts: ih · lek · shuh · NEERZ.
Is electioneers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪəz/ (ih-lek-shuh-NEERZ).