How to pronounce elenchus
Say it like ih-LENG-kus. Elenchus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENG).
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- ih
- LENG
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elenchus 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.
- LENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elenchus
American and British speakers say elenchus in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛŋkəs/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛŋkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LENG-kus.
What does elenchus mean?
- A technique of argument associated with Socrates wherein the arguer asks the interlocutor to agree with a series of premises and conclusions, ending with the arguer's intended point.
Questions about saying elenchus
How do you pronounce elenchus?
Say ih-LENG-kus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛŋkəs/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛŋkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elenchus?
Elenchus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENG). Broken into parts: ih · LENG · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say elenchus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛŋkəs/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛŋkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.