how to pronounce electrocution

/iˌlɛk.tɹəˈkjuː.ʃən/

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electrocution is pronounced in five syllables

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An example use of electrocution in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… turkey with electrocution as well but in …”

meanings of electrocution

noun:

The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.
A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.
Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.

electrocution frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word electrocution 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.