How to pronounce lect
Say it like LEKT. Lect is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lect
American and British speakers say lect in essentially the same way: /lɛkt/ in the US and /lɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEKT.
What does lect mean?
- A specific form of a language or language cluster: a language or a dialect.
Where does lect come from?
Use of the compound element -lect as an independent noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lect.
Questions about saying lect
How do you pronounce lect?
Say LEKT. The American pronunciation is /lɛkt/. In British English it is /lɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lect?
Lect is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say lect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛkt/ and the British form is /lɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.