How to pronounce elevation
Say it like el-uh-VAY-shun. Elevation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- el
- uh
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elevation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- elGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elevation
American and British speakers say elevation in essentially the same way: /ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: el-ih-VAY-shun.
What does elevation mean?
- the event of something being raised upward“an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon”“a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity”
- the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development“his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty”“the artist's gifts are at their acme”
- angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
Where does elevation come from?
From Old French elevation, from Latin elevatio, equal to elevate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with elevation
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Questions about saying elevation
How do you pronounce elevation?
Say el-uh-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elevation?
Elevation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: el · uh · VAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say elevation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.