How to pronounce elects
Say it like il-EKTS. Elects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EKTS).
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- il
- EKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elects 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.
- EKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of elects
American and British speakers say elects in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈlɛkts/ in the US and /ˌɪˈlɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: il-EKTS.
What does elects mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of elect How to pronounce elect
- plural of elect How to pronounce elect
Words that rhyme with elects
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elects.
Questions about saying elects
How do you pronounce elects?
Say il-EKTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛkts/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elects?
Elects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EKTS). Broken into parts: il · EKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say elects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈlɛkts/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈlɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.