How to pronounce electrocuted
Say it like il-EK-truh-kyoo-tid. Electrocuted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- il
- EK
- truh
- kyoo
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrocuted 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.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electrocuted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: il-EK-truh-kyoo-tid.
What does electrocuted mean?
- simple past and past participle of electrocute How to pronounce electrocute
Questions about saying electrocuted
How do you pronounce electrocuted?
Say il-EK-truh-kyoo-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjutɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrocuted?
Electrocuted has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: il · EK · truh · kyoo · tid.
Is electrocuted 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 /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːtɪd/ (il-EK-truh-kyoo-tid).