How to pronounce eliciting
Say it like ih-LIS-uh-ting. Eliciting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- ih
- LIS
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eliciting 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eliciting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-LIS-uh-ting.
What does eliciting mean?
Questions about saying eliciting
How do you pronounce eliciting?
Say ih-LIS-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪsətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪsətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eliciting?
Eliciting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: ih · LIS · uh · ting.
Is eliciting 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 /ɪˈlɪsətɪŋ/ (ih-LIS-uh-ting).