How to Pronounce Electric

To pronounce "electric", say EL-ectr-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈlɛktɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “electric”

"electric" has 3 syllables: el-ectr-ic. It rhymes with hydroelectric and photoelectric, if that helps it stick.

What does electric mean?

noun

(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.
“We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off.”
An electric car.

adjective

Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.

Synonyms

electrical

Antonyms

steam

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Words that rhyme with electric

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hydroelectric photoelectric piezoelectric dynalectric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "electric"?▾

"Electric" has 3 syllables: el · ectr · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "electric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "electric" is /əˈlɛktɹɪk/.

What does "electric" mean?▾

Electric: (usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

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