HOW TO PRONOUNCE
electricity
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsəti/
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Give “tris” the strongest beat.
There is a smaller beat earlier in the word, but the third syllable carries the main stress. Keep the last two syllables light as you finish.
5 syllables · Stress on syllable 3
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“The storm knocked out the electricity.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does electricity mean?
noun
- Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.
- The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena.
- A feeling of excitement; a thrill.
More meanings (3)
noun
- Electrical power, as supplied by power stations or generators.
- Electrical energy, as supplied by power stations or generators.
- The supply of electricity, as a utility.
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IPA pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsəti/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Other dictionary pronunciations
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti//iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti//əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/
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In the first place, he had to master the whole science of aeronautics, which implies some knowledge of mechanics, meteorology, and electricity.
But the matter-of-fact young telephonists agreed to lay the blame on "induction"--a hazy word which usually meant the natural meddlesomeness of electricity.
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But it is when we turn to electricity that the rich virgin condition of an illimitable new kingdom of discovery is seen.
The forces of gravitation, electricity, or chemical affinity are only distinguished from one another in that they are differently defined by reason.
It is a finer stimulous than wine, electricity or massage, and we are on the verge of great therapeutic discoveries concerning it.