how to pronounce electrocute
/ˌɪˈlɛktɹəkˌjut/
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electrocute is pronounced in four syllables
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An example use of electrocute in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… them on the fence and electrocute them …”
meanings of electrocute
verb:
- To inflict a severe electric shock (not necessarily fatal) upon.
- To kill by electric shock.
- To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.
electrocute frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word electrocute occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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