How to pronounce electrodes
Say it like il-EK-trohdz. Electrodes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- il
- EK
- trohdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrodes 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.
- trohdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of electrodes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: il-EK-trohdz.
What does electrodes mean?
- plural of electrode How to pronounce electrode
Questions about saying electrodes
How do you pronounce electrodes?
Say il-EK-trohdz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛktroʊdz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɛktrəʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrodes?
Electrodes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: il · EK · trohdz.
Is electrodes 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 /ˌɪˈlɛktrəʊdz/ (il-EK-trohdz).