How to pronounce electrolier
Say it like uh-lek-truh-LIH-er. Electrolier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIH).
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- uh
- lek
- truh
- LIH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrolier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- LIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electrolier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-lek-truh-LIH-uh.
What does electrolier mean?
- A fixture, usually hanging from a ceiling, for holding electric lamps; specifically, a chandelier lit by electricity rather than with candles or gas.
Where does electrolier come from?
From electro- (prefix meaning ‘electric, electrical’) + (chande)lier.
Questions about saying electrolier
How do you pronounce electrolier?
Say uh-lek-truh-LIH-er. The American pronunciation is /əˌlɛktrəˈlɪər/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrolier?
Electrolier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIH). Broken into parts: uh · lek · truh · LIH · er.
Is electrolier 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 /ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪə/ (ih-lek-truh-LIH-uh).