How to pronounce electrum
Say it like ih-LEK-trum. Electrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- ih
- LEK
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrum 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.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of electrum
American and British speakers say electrum in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛktrəm/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛktrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEK-trum.
What does electrum mean?
- An alloy of gold and silver, used by the ancients; now specifically a natural alloy with between 20 and 50 per cent silver.
- German silver plate.
Words that rhyme with electrum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electrum.
Questions about saying electrum
How do you pronounce electrum?
Say ih-LEK-trum. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktrəm/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrum?
Electrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · trum.
Do Americans and Brits say electrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛktrəm/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛktrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.