How to pronounce elitists
Say it like ay-LEE-tists. Elitists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce elitists. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ay
- LEE
- tists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elitists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elitists
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-LEE-tists.
What does elitists mean?
- plural of elitist How to pronounce elitist
Questions about saying elitists
How do you pronounce elitists?
Say ay-LEE-tists. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈlitɪsts/. In British English it is /eɪˈliːtɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elitists?
Elitists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: ay · LEE · tists.
Is elitists 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 /eɪˈliːtɪsts/ (ay-LEE-tists).