How to pronounce elector
Say it like ih-LEK-ter. Elector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elector 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of elector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-LEK-tuh.
What does elector mean?
- A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.
- A person eligible to vote to elect a Member of Parliament.
- A member of an electoral college; specifically (US) an official selected by a state as a member of the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president of the United States.
Where does elector come from?
From Middle English electour (“one with a right to vote in electing some office, elector”), borrowed from Late Latin ēlēctor (“chooser, selector; voter, elector”), from Latin ēligere (“to elect”) + -tor (suffix forming masculine agent nouns
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Words that rhyme with elector
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Questions about saying elector
How do you pronounce elector?
Say ih-LEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elector?
Elector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · ter.
Is elector 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 /ɪˈlɛktə/ (ih-LEK-tuh).