How to Pronounce elections?

Correct pronunciation for the word "elections" is [ɪlˈɛkʃənz], [ɪlˈɛkʃənz], [ɪ_l_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n_z].

"Elections" in context

Elections are an important method of deciding who should lead a city, a state, a country, or any other organization. They involve the process of choosing representatives who reflect the views of the members they represent. During elections, citizens cast their ballots in order to choose their desired leader from among the list of candidates. The candidates may be from different political parties or may be independent. The winners are then legally appointed to public or quasi-public positions. Elections are the cornerstone of all democracies and usually involve a large number of people who have come together to express their opinion in choosing their leader.

What are similar-sounding words for elections?

Usage over time for elections:

This graph shows how "elections" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

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