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