How to pronounce elixir
Say it like ih-LIK-ser. Elixir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪˈlɪksɚ/ih-LIK-ser
UK British/ɪˈlɪksə/ih-LIK-suh
- ih
- LIK
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elixir 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.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of elixir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-LIK-suh.
What does elixir mean?
noun
- A liquid which converts lead to gold.
- A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
- The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- philosopher's stone
- philosophers' stone
Words that rhyme with elixir
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Questions about saying elixir
How do you pronounce elixir?
Say ih-LIK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪksɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elixir?
Elixir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK). Broken into parts: ih · LIK · ser.
Is elixir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈlɪksə/ (ih-LIK-suh).