How to pronounce elicit
Say it like ih-LIS-it. Elicit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- ih
- LIS
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elicit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elicit
American and British speakers say elicit in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LIS-it.
What does elicit mean?
- To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
- To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.“Fred wished to elicit the time of the meeting from Jane.”
- To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason.
Where does elicit come from?
Borrowed from Latin elicitus from eliciō (“draw forth”).
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Words that rhyme with elicit
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Questions about saying elicit
How do you pronounce elicit?
Say ih-LIS-it. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪsɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elicit?
Elicit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: ih · LIS · it.
Do Americans and Brits say elicit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɪsɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.