How to Pronounce "electrocution"
word
ˌɪˌɫɛktɹəkˈjuʃən
ih-LEK-truh-KYOO-shun
ɪlˌɛktɹəkjˈuːʃən
ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuhn
Definition
Electrocution means serious injury or death caused by electricity passing through the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˌɫɛktɹəkˈjuʃən
British English
ɪlˌɛktɹəkjˈuːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LEK-truh-KYOO-shun
UK
ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuhn
Listen in Context
He died from electrocution after touching a live wire.
Electrocution is a serious danger in construction work.
The warning sign shows the risk of electrocution.
The movie villain meets his end by electrocution during the final fight.