How to pronounce elicits
Say it like ih-LIS-uts. Elicits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- ih
- LIS
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elicits 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elicits
American and British speakers say elicits in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɪsəts/ in the US and /ɪˈlɪsəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LIS-uts.
What does elicits mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of elicit How to pronounce elicit
Questions about saying elicits
How do you pronounce elicits?
Say ih-LIS-uts. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪsəts/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪsəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elicits?
Elicits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: ih · LIS · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say elicits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɪsəts/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɪsəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.