How to pronounce Elam
Say it like EL-um. Elam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Elam
American and British speakers say Elam in essentially the same way: /ˈɛləm/ in the US and /ˈɛləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-um.
What does Elam mean?
- an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people
Words that rhyme with Elam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Elam.
Questions about saying Elam
How do you pronounce Elam?
Say EL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləm/. In British English it is /ˈɛləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Elam?
Elam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · um.
Do Americans and Brits say Elam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛləm/ and the British form is /ˈɛləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.