How to Pronounce Erect

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɪˈɹɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “erect”

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

What does erect mean?

adjective

  1. Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.
  2. (of body parts) Rigid, firm; standing out perpendicularly, especially as the result of stimulation.

    “The penis should be fully erect before commencing copulation.”

Synonyms

hardstiff

Antonyms

flaccid

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Words that rhyme with erect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

erectiletumidrearuprightstandingrearinghardstand-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "erect"?▾

"Erect" has 2 syllables: er · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "erect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "erect" is /ɪˈɹɛkt/.

What does "erect" mean?▾

Erect: Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.

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