How to pronounce elaphure
Say it like EL-uh-fyoor. Elaphure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- fyoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elaphure 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of elaphure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EL-uh-fyoor.
What does elaphure mean?
- Père David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus), a Chinese deer with unusual antlers.
Questions about saying elaphure
How do you pronounce elaphure?
Say EL-uh-fyoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləfjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈɛləfjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elaphure?
Elaphure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · fyoor.
Is elaphure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛləfjʊə/ (EL-uh-fyoor).