How to pronounce elevate
Say it like EL-uh-vayt. Elevate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elevate 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elevate
American and British speakers say elevate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛləˌveɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛlɪˌveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-ih-vayt.
What does elevate mean?
- To raise (something) to a higher position.“The doctor told me elevating my legs would help reduce the swelling.”
- To promote (someone) to a higher rank.
- To temporarily grant a program additional security privileges to the system to perform a privileged action (usually on the program's request).“Did you forget that all programs that modify the registry need to be elevated?”
Where does elevate come from?
From Middle English elevaten (“to raise up, erect; to elate, inflate (e.g.
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Questions about saying elevate
How do you pronounce elevate?
Say EL-uh-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləˌveɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛlɪˌveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elevate?
Elevate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say elevate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛləˌveɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛlɪˌveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.