How to pronounce elliptic
Say it like ih-LIP-tik. Elliptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP).
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- ih
- LIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elliptic 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.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elliptic
American and British speakers say elliptic in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɪptɪk/ in the US and /ɪˈlɪptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LIP-tik.
What does elliptic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an ellipse.
- Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse.“elliptic integral”
- That has coefficients satisfying a condition analogous to the condition for the general equation for a conic section to be of an ellipse.“elliptic partial differential equation”
- An elliptical function, equation, path, etc.
Words that rhyme with elliptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elliptic.
Questions about saying elliptic
How do you pronounce elliptic?
Say ih-LIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elliptic?
Elliptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP). Broken into parts: ih · LIP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say elliptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɪptɪk/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɪptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.