How to pronounce elope
Say it like ih-LOHP. Elope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHP).
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- ih
- LOHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elope 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.
- LOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of elope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-LOHP.
What does elope mean?
- Of a married or engaged person, to run away from home with a paramour.
- Of an unmarried person, to run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.
- Of an unmarried person, to run away secretly from home in order to get married without parental or guardian consent.
Where does elope come from?
From Anglo-Norman aloper (“to abduct, run away”), itself borrowed from Proto-West Germanic *andihlaupan (“to run away”).
Words that rhyme with elope
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Questions about saying elope
How do you pronounce elope?
Say ih-LOHP. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈloʊp/. In British English it is /ɪˈləʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elope?
Elope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHP). Broken into parts: ih · LOHP.
Is elope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈləʊp/ (ih-LOHP).