How to pronounce elastic
Say it like ih-LAS-tik. Elastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS).
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- ih
- LAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elastic
American and British speakers say elastic in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlæstɪk/ in the US and /ɪˈlæstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LAS-tik.
What does elastic mean?
- capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy“an elastic band”“a youthful and elastic walk”
- able to adjust readily to different conditions“an adaptable person”“a flexible personality”
- a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
- a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
Words that rhyme with elastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elastic.
Questions about saying elastic
How do you pronounce elastic?
Say ih-LAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlæstɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˈlæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elastic?
Elastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS). Broken into parts: ih · LAS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say elastic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlæstɪk/ and the British form is /ɪˈlæstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.