English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Select Pronunciation
Select is pronounced suh-LEKT, IPA /səˈlɛkt/.
suh-LEKT
US /səˈlɛkt/ · UK /sɪˈlɛkt/
Syllables: suh · LEKT (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb; also adjective: To choose something from a group, or, as an adjective, chosen for quality.
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Select in a Sentence
- Select two options and press continue.
- A select few were invited to the preview.
- You can select more than one file at a time.
Common Mispronunciations of Select
Not SEE-lekt
The first syllable is a weak suh and takes no weight. The pull is all towards LEKT.
Not suh-LEK
The word ends in two consonants, k then t. Both are pronounced, even though the t often softens before another word.
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