How to pronounce elites
Say it like ih-LEETS. Elites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEETS).
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- ih
- LEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elites 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.
- LEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of elites
American and British speakers say elites in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlits/ in the US and /ɪˈliːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEETS.
What does elites mean?
- plural of elite How to pronounce elite
Words that rhyme with elites
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elites.
Questions about saying elites
How do you pronounce elites?
Say ih-LEETS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlits/. In British English it is /ɪˈliːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elites?
Elites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEETS). Broken into parts: ih · LEETS.
Do Americans and Brits say elites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlits/ and the British form is /ɪˈliːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.