How do you pronounce "elect"?

In American English: /ɪˈlɛkt/ (i-LEHKT). In British English: /ɪlˈɛkt/ (il-EHKT). In Canadian English: /ɪˈlɛkt/ (i-LEHKT). In Australian English: /ɪlˈɛkt/ (il-EHKT).

Is "elect" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈlɛkt/ (i-LEHKT), while in British English it's /ɪlˈɛkt/ (il-EHKT).

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elect

/ɪˈlɛkt/

i-LEHKT

Syllable Breakdown

ɪel·lɛktect

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