How to pronounce elaters
Say it like EL-uh-terz. Elaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elaters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of elaters
- 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: EL-uh-tuz.
Other ways to say elaters
Elaters also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- IL-ay-terz /ˈɪleɪtɚz/
What does elaters mean?
- plural of elater How to pronounce elater
Questions about saying elaters
How do you pronounce elaters?
Say EL-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlətɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛlətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elaters?
Elaters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · terz.
Is elaters 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 /ˈɛlətəz/ (EL-uh-tuz).