Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

electrocute

/ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.26 in modern English

Syllables: elec-tro-cute
IPA: /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To kill by electric shock.

Transitive verb

verb

To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.

Transitive verb

verb

To inflict a severe electric shock (not necessarily fatal) upon.

Informal; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Her hairdryer fell into the tub while she was bathing, and she was electrocuted."
"The executioner threw the switch on Old Sparky, and the condemned prisoner was electrocuted for his crimes."

Etymology

Blend of electro- + execute, after electrocution.

Word Breakdown

Root: *sekʷ-

Usage

Inflected Forms

electrocutes (present, singular) electrocuting (participle, present) electrocuted (participle, past) electrocuted (past)

Derived Forms

electrocuter electrocutor

Frequently Paired Words

electrocution

Synonyms

fry electrify shock tase zap

Questions

How do you pronounce electrocute?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/.
What does electrocute mean?: To kill by electric shock.
Where does electrocute come from?: Blend of electro- + execute, after electrocution.

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