How to pronounce ellipse
Say it like ih-LIPS. Ellipse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIPS).
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- ih
- LIPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ellipse 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.
- LIPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ellipse
American and British speakers say ellipse in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɪps/ in the US and /ɪˈlɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LIPS.
What does ellipse mean?
- A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.
- Alternative form of ellipsis: the removal from a phrase of a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.
- To remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ellipse
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Questions about saying ellipse
How do you pronounce ellipse?
Say ih-LIPS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪps/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ellipse?
Ellipse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIPS). Broken into parts: ih · LIPS.
Do Americans and Brits say ellipse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɪps/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.