How to pronounce electrics
Say it like ih-LEK-triks. Electrics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrics 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.
- triksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electrics
American and British speakers say electrics in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛktrɪks/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktrɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-triks.
What does electrics mean?
- All the electrical components and wiring of a machine or system.
- plural of electric How to pronounce electric
Where does electrics come from?
From electric + -s.
Questions about saying electrics
How do you pronounce electrics?
Say ih-LEK-triks. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktrɪks/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrics?
Electrics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · triks.
Do Americans and Brits say electrics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛktrɪks/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktrɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.