How to pronounce Elliot
Say it like EL-ee-ut. Elliot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elliot 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Elliot
American and British speakers say Elliot in essentially the same way: /ˈɛliət/ in the US and /ˈɛliːət/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-ee-ut.
What does Elliot mean?
- A town in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa, named after Henry George Elliot.
Questions about saying Elliot
How do you pronounce Elliot?
Say EL-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛliət/. In British English it is /ˈɛliːət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Elliot?
Elliot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · ee · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say Elliot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛliət/ and the British form is /ˈɛliːət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.