How to Pronounce Selects

To pronounce "selects", say SEL-ects — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SEL-ects

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💡 Tip for remembering “selects”

"selects" has 2 syllables: sel-ects. It rhymes with effects and aspects, if that helps it stick.

What does selects mean?

verb

  1. To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.

    “He looked over the menu, and selected the roast beef.”

  2. To obtain a set of data from a database using a query.

Synonyms

chooseopt

Antonyms

deselect

Words that rhyme with selects

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

effectsaspectsobjectssubjectsconnectsaftereffectsprojectsdefectsdirectsneglectsinterjectsrespects

Related words

choosechoiceprimequalitysuperiorfinetakeprize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "selects"?▾

"Selects" has 2 syllables: sel · ects.

What does "selects" mean?▾

Selects: To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.

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