electives
i-LEK-tivz
ilektivz
/ɪˈlɛktɪvz/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “electives” is spelled “ilektivz”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | i | l | e | k | t | i | v | z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɪ/ | /l/ | /ɛ/ | /k/ | /t/ | /ɪ/ | /v/ | /z/ |
English writes “electives” with
9 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“ilektivz” — 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 “electives”
liveslovesgivesourselvesthemselvesleavesyourselvesmovesbelievesgloves
“electives” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “electives”?
“electives” is pronounced i-LEK-tivz — IPA /ɪˈlɛktɪvz/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “ilektivz”.
How many syllables are in “electives”?
“electives” has 3 syllables: i-LEK-tivz (the capitalized syllable is stressed).