How to pronounce electro
Say it like ih-LEK-troh. Electro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪˈlɛktroʊ/ih-LEK-troh
UK British/ɪˈlɛktrəʊ/ih-LEK-troh
- ih
- LEK
- troh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electro 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.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of electro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-LEK-troh.
What does electro mean?
noun
- An electronic style of hip hop; electrofunk.
- Electrolysis.
Questions about saying electro
How do you pronounce electro?
Say ih-LEK-troh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktroʊ/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electro?
Electro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · troh.
Is electro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈlɛktrəʊ/ (ih-LEK-troh).