How to pronounce electors
Say it like ih-LEK-terz. Electors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of electors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-LEK-tuz.
What does electors mean?
- plural of elector How to pronounce elector
Questions about saying electors
How do you pronounce electors?
Say ih-LEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktɚz/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electors?
Electors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · terz.
Is electors 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 /ɪˈlɛktəz/ (ih-LEK-tuz).