How to Pronounce President-elect

To pronounce "president-elect", say PRES-id-ent-el-ect — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “president-elect”

"president-elect" has 5 syllables: pres-id-ent-el-ect.

What does president-elect mean?

noun

  1. (sum of parts) A person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "president-elect"?▾

"President-elect" has 5 syllables: pres · id · ent · el · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "president-elect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "president-elect" is /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/.

What does "president-elect" mean?▾

President-elect: (sum of parts) A person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office.

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