How to pronounce elan
Say it like EE-lun. Elan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elan
American and British speakers say elan in essentially the same way: /ˈilən/ in the US and /ˈiːlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-lun.
What does elan mean?
- Uncommon spelling of élan.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying elan
How do you pronounce elan?
Say EE-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈilən/. In British English it is /ˈiːlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elan?
Elan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say elan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈilən/ and the British form is /ˈiːlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.