How to pronounce elkhorn
Say it like ELK-horn. Elkhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ELK).
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- ELK
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elkhorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- hornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of elkhorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ELK-hawn.
What does elkhorn mean?
- The horn of an elk.
- A highly-branched coral (Acropora palmata) supposed to resemble the horns of an elk.
Where does elkhorn come from?
From elk + horn.
Questions about saying elkhorn
How do you pronounce elkhorn?
Say ELK-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlkˌhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈɛlkˌhɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elkhorn?
Elkhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ELK). Broken into parts: ELK · horn.
Is elkhorn 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 /ˈɛlkˌhɔːn/ (ELK-hawn).