How to pronounce elater
Say it like uh-LAY-ter. Elater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- uh
- LAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elater 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of elater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LAY-tuh.
What does elater mean?
- That which elates.
- A long, slender cell produced among spores and having hygroscopic secondary cell wall thickenings.
- Any of the long, slender hygroscopic appendages attached to the spores of horsetails (genus Equisetum).
- An elaterid, or click beetle.
Where does elater come from?
From elate + -er.
Words that rhyme with elater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elater.
Questions about saying elater
How do you pronounce elater?
Say uh-LAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /əˈleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˈleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elater?
Elater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: uh · LAY · ter.
Is elater 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 /ɪˈleɪtə/ (ih-LAY-tuh).