How to pronounce elevon
Say it like EL-uh-von. Elevon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛləvɑn/EL-uh-von
UK British/ˈɛləvɒn/EL-uh-von
- EL
- uh
- von
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elevon 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.
- vonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of elevon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EL-uh-von.
What does elevon mean?
noun
- A movable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.
Where does elevon come from?
Blend of elevator + aileron.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying elevon
How do you pronounce elevon?
Say EL-uh-von. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləvɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɛləvɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elevon?
Elevon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · von.
Is elevon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɛləvɒn/ (EL-uh-von).