How to pronounce elevators
Say it like EL-uh-vay-terz. Elevators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- vay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elevators 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.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of elevators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EL-uh-vay-tuz.
What does elevators mean?
- plural of elevator How to pronounce elevator
Questions about saying elevators
How do you pronounce elevators?
Say EL-uh-vay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛləˌveɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elevators?
Elevators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · vay · terz.
Is elevators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛləˌveɪtəz/ (EL-uh-vay-tuz).