How to pronounce electrician
Say it like ih-lek-TRISH-un. Electrician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH).
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- ih
- lek
- TRISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrician 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.
- lekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electrician
American and British speakers say electrician in essentially the same way: /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-lek-TRISH-un.
What does electrician mean?
- A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.
Where does electrician come from?
From electric + -ian.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
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Words that rhyme with electrician
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electrician.
Questions about saying electrician
How do you pronounce electrician?
Say ih-lek-TRISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrician?
Electrician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH). Broken into parts: ih · lek · TRISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say electrician the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.