How to pronounce elopement
Say it like ih-LOHP-munt. Elopement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHP).
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- ih
- LOHP
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elopement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elopement
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-LOHP-munt.
What does elopement mean?
- The act of running away from home with a paramour.
- The act of running away secretly for the purpose of getting married.
- The act of running away from home (for any reason).
Where does elopement come from?
From elope + -ment.
Questions about saying elopement
How do you pronounce elopement?
Say ih-LOHP-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈloʊpmənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈləʊpmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elopement?
Elopement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHP). Broken into parts: ih · LOHP · munt.
Is elopement 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 /ɪˈləʊpmənt/ (ih-LOHP-munt).