elect
i-LEKT
ilekt
/ɪˈlɛkt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “elect” is spelled “ilekt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | i | l | e | k | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɪ/ | /l/ | /ɛ/ | /k/ | /t/ |
English writes “elect” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“ilekt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “elect”
askedfactperfectlookedworkedactexpecttalkedlikedrespect
“elect” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “elect”?
“elect” is pronounced i-LEKT — IPA /ɪˈlɛkt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “ilekt”.
How many syllables are in “elect”?
“elect” has 2 syllables: i-LEKT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).