How to pronounce elicited
Say it like ih-LIS-ih-tid. Elicited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- ih
- LIS
- ih
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elicited 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elicited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LIS-ih-tid.
What does elicited mean?
- simple past and past participle of elicit How to pronounce elicit
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with elicited
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Questions about saying elicited
How do you pronounce elicited?
Say ih-LIS-ih-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elicited?
Elicited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: ih · LIS · ih · tid.
Is elicited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/ (ih-LIS-ih-tid).