How to pronounce electricity
Say it like ih-lek-TRIS-uh-tee. Electricity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIS).
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- ih
- lek
- TRIS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electricity 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.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of electricity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-lek-TRIS-ih-tee.
What does electricity mean?
- a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
- energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor“they built a car that runs on electricity”“The power went oout around midnight”
- keen and shared excitement“the stage crackled with electricity whenever she was on it”
Where does electricity come from?
From electric + -ity.
Words that rhyme with electricity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electricity.
Questions about saying electricity
How do you pronounce electricity?
Say ih-lek-TRIS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electricity?
Electricity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIS). Broken into parts: ih · lek · TRIS · uh · tee.
Is electricity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ (ih-lek-TRIS-ih-tee).