elect

/ɪˈlɛkt/

Syllables e·lect

Stress e-LECT

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

schwa

lect

/lɛkt/

short e

Meaning

to choose someone by voting

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/ (effect) + lect=/lɛkt/ (select)

Example

The people will elect a new leader.