How to Pronounce Electrocute

To pronounce "electrocute", say EL-ectr-oc-ut-e — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈlektɹəkjuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/əˈlektɹəkjuːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “electrocute”

"electrocute" has 5 syllables: el-ectr-oc-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does electrocute mean?

verb

  1. To kill by electric shock.

    “Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was electrocuted.”

  2. To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.

    “The executioner threw the switch on Old Sparky, and the condemned prisoner was electrocuted for his crimes.”

Synonyms

electrify

Words that rhyme with electrocute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

fryelectricuteshockelectrocauterizeelectroshockelectrostungroundgalvanize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "electrocute"?▾

"Electrocute" has 5 syllables: el · ectr · oc · ut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "electrocute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "electrocute" is /əˈlektɹəkjuːt/.

What does "electrocute" mean?▾

Electrocute: To kill by electric shock.

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