How to pronounce ele
Say it like EL-ee. Ele has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ele. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ele 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ele
American and British speakers say ele in essentially the same way: /ˈɛli/ in the US and /ˈɛli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-ee.
What does ele mean?
- Elephant.
Where does ele come from?
Clipping of elephant.
Words that rhyme with ele
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ele.
Questions about saying ele
How do you pronounce ele?
Say EL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛli/. In British English it is /ˈɛli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ele?
Ele has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ele the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛli/ and the British form is /ˈɛli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.