How to Pronounce Elect

To pronounce "elect", say EL-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /iːˈlɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/iːˈlɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “elect”

"elect" has 2 syllables: el-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does elect mean?

noun

  1. One chosen or set apart.
  2. In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.

verb

  1. To choose or make a decision (to do something)
  2. To choose (a candidate) in an election

adjective

  1. Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.

    “He is the President elect.”

  2. Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

Antonyms

reprobate

Words that rhyme with elect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

chosenselectedincomingeliteselectselectionchooseoption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elect"?▾

"Elect" has 2 syllables: el · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "elect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elect" is /iːˈlɛkt/.

What does "elect" mean?▾

Elect: One chosen or set apart.

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