How to pronounce electrocutioner
Say it like ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuh-ner. Electrocutioner has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYOO).
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- ih
- lek
- truh
- KYOO
- shuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrocutioner 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of electrocutioner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuh-nuh.
What does electrocutioner mean?
- An executioner who carries out an execution by means of electricity.
Where does electrocutioner come from?
Blend of electrocution + executioner, or electrocution + -er
Words that rhyme with electrocutioner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electrocutioner.
Questions about saying electrocutioner
How do you pronounce electrocutioner?
Say ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuʃənɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuːʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrocutioner?
Electrocutioner has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KYOO). Broken into parts: ih · lek · truh · KYOO · shuh · ner.
Is electrocutioner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuːʃənə/ (ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuh-nuh).