About "elect"
How to Split "elect" into Syllables
The word elect is divided into 2 syllables: e·lect. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- e — 1st syllable
- lect — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of elect:
- IPA: /ɪˈlɛkt/
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📖 Definitions
- elect (third-person singular simple present elects, present participle electing, simple past and past participle elected)
- Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin ēlēctus, past participle of ēligō (“to pick out, choose, elect”), from ē- (“out”) + legō (“to pick out, pick, gather, collect, etc.”); see legend. Cognate to eclectic, which is via Ancient Greek rather than Latin, hence prefix ἐκ (ek), rather than e- (from ex).
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare elect with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| elect | 2 | e·lect |
| eulogist | 3 | eu-lo-gist |
| elicit | 3 | e-li-cit |
| elucidate | 5 | e-lu-ci-da-te |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to elect:
elem, elev, elegy, Elena, eleven, Eleanor, Eleazar, elector.