What are other 3-syllable words like Election?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Election?

How many syllables in Election?

Election has 3 syllables: elec-tion.

elec-tion

Syllable breakdown:

elec tion

3 syllables • Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Election into Syllables?

elec-tion

The word Election has 3 syllables: elec-tion.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Election

The process of choosing someone for a position, especially in a political context.

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Election' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Election'?

The word 'Election' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as elec-tion.

How do you divide 'Election' into syllables?

The word 'Election' can be broken down into 3 syllables:elec, tion. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Election'?

'Election' is pronounced as elec-tion, with primary stress on the 2nd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Election divide into syllables

The word 'election' has three syllables. The first syllable is 'e' which is a vowel, the second syllable is 'lec' which has one vowel and two consonants, and the third syllable is 'tion' which has two vowels and one consonant.

Part of Speech - Election

Noun

The election for class president is on Friday.

Sentences with Election

I am excited to vote in the election for our new mayor.
The candidates are campaigning hard for the upcoming election.
The election results will be announced tomorrow.
I hope my favorite candidate wins the election.
The election process can be complicated.
I am eligible to vote in the election this year.
The election was very close and had to be recounted.
The election was historic as it was the first time a woman was elected president.
The election was conducted fairly and without any issues.
The election turnout was higher than expected.

Quotes with Election

Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters. - Abraham Lincoln
The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
An election is coming. Universal peace is declared, and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry. - T.S. Eliot
In democracy, it's your vote that counts. In feudalism, it's your count that votes. - Mogens Jallberg
A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election. - Bill Vaughan

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