How to pronounce elliptical
Say it like ih-LIP-tih-kul. Elliptical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP).
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- ih
- LIP
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elliptical 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elliptical
American and British speakers say elliptical in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ in the US and /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LIP-tih-kul.
What does elliptical mean?
- In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.
- Of, or showing ellipsis; having a word or words omitted.
- Concise, condensed.
- An elliptical galaxy.
- An elliptical trainer.
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Questions about saying elliptical
How do you pronounce elliptical?
Say ih-LIP-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elliptical?
Elliptical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP). Broken into parts: ih · LIP · tih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say elliptical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.