How to pronounce electricians
Say it like ih-lek-TRISH-unz. Electricians has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH).
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- ih
- lek
- TRISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electricians 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electricians
American and British speakers say electricians in essentially the same way: /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃənz/ in the US and /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-lek-TRISH-unz.
What does electricians mean?
- plural of electrician How to pronounce electrician
Questions about saying electricians
How do you pronounce electricians?
Say ih-lek-TRISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electricians?
Electricians has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRISH). Broken into parts: ih · lek · TRISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say electricians the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.