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