How to pronounce electress
Say it like ih-LEK-tris. Electress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- tris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electress 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.
- trisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electress
American and British speakers say electress in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛktrɪs/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-tris.
What does electress mean?
- A woman who can vote in an election.
Where does electress come from?
From elector + -ess.
Questions about saying electress
How do you pronounce electress?
Say ih-LEK-tris. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktrɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electress?
Electress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · tris.
Do Americans and Brits say electress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛktrɪs/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.