How to pronounce elkes
Say it like ELKS. Elkes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ELKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elkes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of elkes
American and British speakers say elkes in essentially the same way: /ɛlks/ in the US and /ɛlks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ELKS.
What does elkes mean?
- plural of elke
Questions about saying elkes
How do you pronounce elkes?
Say ELKS. The American pronunciation is /ɛlks/. In British English it is /ɛlks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elkes?
Elkes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ELKS.
Do Americans and Brits say elkes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛlks/ and the British form is /ɛlks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.