How to pronounce ellen
Say it like EL-un. Ellen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ellen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ellen
American and British speakers say ellen in essentially the same way: /ˈɛlən/ in the US and /ˈɛlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-un.
What does ellen mean?
- Strength vouchsafed; comfort; grace.
Where does ellen come from?
From Middle English elne, ellen, from Old English ellen (“zeal, strength, power, vigor, valor, courage, fortitude, strife, contention”), from Proto-West Germanic *alljan, from Proto-Germanic *aljaną (“zeal, power, courage”).
Words that rhyme with ellen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ellen.
Questions about saying ellen
How do you pronounce ellen?
Say EL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlən/. In British English it is /ˈɛlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ellen?
Ellen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ellen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛlən/ and the British form is /ˈɛlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.