How to pronounce elation
Say it like ih-LAY-shun. Elation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- ih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elation 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elation
American and British speakers say elation in essentially the same way: /ɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LAY-shun.
What does elation mean?
- An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
- A feeling of joy and pride.
- A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).
Where does elation come from?
From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō (“exaltation, elevation; pride, elation”), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), fr
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Questions about saying elation
How do you pronounce elation?
Say ih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elation?
Elation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: ih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say elation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.