How to pronounce elective in American English
“elective” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to elective the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“elective” in real sentences — American speakers
149 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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particularly elective surgical care.
CDC
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The ERI elective replacement interval.
FAA
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got to take it as an elective.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “elective”
Words one sound away from elective — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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