How to pronounce elevens
Say it like EE-lev-unz. Elevens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- lev
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elevens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- levKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elevens
American and British speakers say elevens in essentially the same way: /ˈilɛvənz/ in the US and /ˈiːlɛvənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-lev-unz.
Other ways to say elevens
Elevens also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-LEV-unz /ɪˈlɛvənz/
What does elevens mean?
- plural of eleven How to pronounce eleven
Questions about saying elevens
How do you pronounce elevens?
Say EE-lev-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈilɛvənz/. In British English it is /ˈiːlɛvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elevens?
Elevens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · lev · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say elevens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈilɛvənz/ and the British form is /ˈiːlɛvənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.