How to pronounce elevates
Say it like EL-uh-vayts. Elevates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- vayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elevates 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.
- vaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elevates
American and British speakers say elevates in essentially the same way: /ˈɛləˌveɪts/ in the US and /ˈɛləˌveɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-uh-vayts.
What does elevates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of elevate How to pronounce elevate
Questions about saying elevates
How do you pronounce elevates?
Say EL-uh-vayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləˌveɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɛləˌveɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elevates?
Elevates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · vayts.
Do Americans and Brits say elevates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛləˌveɪts/ and the British form is /ˈɛləˌveɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.