How to pronounce electrification
Say it like ih-lek-truh-fih-KAY-shun. Electrification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- ih
- lek
- truh
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrification 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electrification
American and British speakers say electrification in essentially the same way: /ɪˌlɛktrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪˌlɛktrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-lek-truh-fih-KAY-shun.
What does electrification mean?
- The act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity.
- The adaptation (of a home, farm, village, city, countryside, industry, railroad) for electric power.“rural electrification”
Where does electrification come from?
From electrify + -ation.
Words that rhyme with electrification
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Questions about saying electrification
How do you pronounce electrification?
Say ih-lek-truh-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrification?
Electrification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ih · lek · truh · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say electrification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˌlɛktrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˌlɛktrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.