How to pronounce elates
Say it like ih-LAYTS. Elates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYTS).
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- ih
- LAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elates 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.
- LAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elates
American and British speakers say elates in essentially the same way: /ɪˈleɪts/ in the US and /ɪˈleɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LAYTS.
What does elates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of elate How to pronounce elate
Words that rhyme with elates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elates.
Questions about saying elates
How do you pronounce elates?
Say ih-LAYTS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈleɪts/. In British English it is /ɪˈleɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elates?
Elates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYTS). Broken into parts: ih · LAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say elates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈleɪts/ and the British form is /ɪˈleɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.