How to pronounce electives
Say it like ih-LEK-tivz. Electives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electives 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electives
American and British speakers say electives in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛktɪvz/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-tivz.
What does electives mean?
- plural of elective How to pronounce elective
Questions about saying electives
How do you pronounce electives?
Say ih-LEK-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktɪvz/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electives?
Electives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · tivz.
Do Americans and Brits say electives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛktɪvz/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.