How to pronounce elapid
Say it like uh-LAP-id. Elapid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP).
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- uh
- LAP
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elapid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elapid
American and British speakers say elapid in essentially the same way: /əˈlæpɪd/ in the US and /əˈlæpɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LAP-id.
What does elapid mean?
- A snake of the family Elapidae.
- Characteristic of these snakes.
Where does elapid come from?
From translingual Elapidae.
Words that rhyme with elapid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elapid.
Questions about saying elapid
How do you pronounce elapid?
Say uh-LAP-id. The American pronunciation is /əˈlæpɪd/. In British English it is /əˈlæpɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elapid?
Elapid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP). Broken into parts: uh · LAP · id.
Do Americans and Brits say elapid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlæpɪd/ and the British form is /əˈlæpɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.