How to pronounce electrocute
Say it like il-EK-truh-kyoot. Electrocute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- il
- EK
- truh
- kyoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrocute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of electrocute
American and British speakers say electrocute in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjut/ in the US and /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: il-EK-truh-kyoot.
What does electrocute mean?
- To kill by electric shock.“Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was electrocuted.”
- To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.“The executioner threw the switch on Old Sparky, and the condemned prisoner was electrocuted for his crimes.”
- To inflict a severe electric shock (not necessarily fatal) upon.
Where does electrocute come from?
Blend of electro- + execute, after electrocution.
Questions about saying electrocute
How do you pronounce electrocute?
Say il-EK-truh-kyoot. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjut/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrocute?
Electrocute has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: il · EK · truh · kyoot.
Do Americans and Brits say electrocute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjut/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.