How to pronounce eelpout
Say it like EEL-powt. Eelpout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EEL).
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- EEL
- powt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eelpout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- powtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of eelpout
American and British speakers say eelpout in essentially the same way: /ˈilˌpaʊt/ in the US and /ˈiːlˌpaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EEL-powt.
What does eelpout mean?
- Any fish of the family Zoarcidae.
Where does eelpout come from?
From Old English ǣleputa, equivalent to eel + pout.
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Questions about saying eelpout
How do you pronounce eelpout?
Say EEL-powt. The American pronunciation is /ˈilˌpaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈiːlˌpaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eelpout?
Eelpout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EEL). Broken into parts: EEL · powt.
Do Americans and Brits say eelpout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈilˌpaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈiːlˌpaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.