How to pronounce electrovore
Say it like ih-LEK-truh-vor. Electrovore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- truh
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrovore 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.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of electrovore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-LEK-truh-vaw.
What does electrovore mean?
- An organism or entity which feeds on electricity.
Where does electrovore come from?
From electro- + -vore.
Questions about saying electrovore
How do you pronounce electrovore?
Say ih-LEK-truh-vor. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktrəvɔr/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktrəvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrovore?
Electrovore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · truh · vor.
Is electrovore 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 /ɪˈlɛktrəvɔː/ (ih-LEK-truh-vaw).