How to pronounce electrode
Say it like il-EK-trohd. Electrode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- il
- EK
- trohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrode 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.
- trohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of electrode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-LEK-trohd.
What does electrode mean?
- The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit.
- A collector or emitter of electric charge in a semiconducting device.
Questions about saying electrode
How do you pronounce electrode?
Say il-EK-trohd. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛktroʊd/. In British English it is /əˈlɛktrəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrode?
Electrode has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: il · EK · trohd.
Is electrode 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 /əˈlɛktrəʊd/ (uh-LEK-trohd).