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How to pronounce electric
Say it like this: /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does electric mean?
adjOf, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
“An electric oven needs an electric socket.”
Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.
Emotionally thrilling; electrifying.
nounElectricity; the electricity supply.
“We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off.”
An electric car, locomotive, train etc.
An electric toothbrush.
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