How to pronounce elbows
Say it like EL-bohz. Elbows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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US American/ˈɛlˌboʊz/EL-bohz
UK British/ˈɛlbəʊz/EL-bohz
- EL
- bohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elbows 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.
- bohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of elbows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EL-bohz.
What does elbows mean?
noun
- plural of elbow How to pronounce elbow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of elbow How to pronounce elbow
Questions about saying elbows
How do you pronounce elbows?
Say EL-bohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlˌboʊz/. In British English it is /ˈɛlbəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elbows?
Elbows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · bohz.
Is elbows pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛlbəʊz/ (EL-bohz).