How to pronounce electrocution
Say it like il-ek-truh-KYOO-shun. Electrocution has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYOO).
- il
- ek
- truh
- KYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrocution 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.
- ekGive 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electrocution
American and British speakers say electrocution in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuʃən/ in the US and /ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shun.
What does electrocution mean?
- Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.
- The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.“The faulty wiring caused the unfortunate worker’s accidental electrocution.”
- A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.
Where does electrocution come from?
Coined in the US around 1888, in relation to the introduction of the electric chair (see quotes).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- electrothanasia
- burning
Words that rhyme with electrocution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electrocution.
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- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying electrocution
How do you pronounce electrocution?
Say il-ek-truh-KYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrocution?
Electrocution has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYOO). Broken into parts: il · ek · truh · KYOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say electrocution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.