How to pronounce elate
Say it like ih-LAYT. Elate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYT).
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- ih
- LAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elate 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.
- LAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elate
American and British speakers say elate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈleɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LAYT.
What does elate mean?
- To make joyful or proud.
- To lift up; raise; elevate.
- Elated; exultant.
Where does elate come from?
From Middle English elat, elate, from Latin ēlātus (“exalted, lofty”), perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with elate
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Questions about saying elate
How do you pronounce elate?
Say ih-LAYT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈleɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elate?
Elate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYT). Broken into parts: ih · LAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say elate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈleɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.