How to pronounce elopes
Say it like ih-LOHPS. Elopes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHPS).
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US American/ɪˈloʊps/ih-LOHPS
UK British/ɪˈləʊps/ih-LOHPS
- ih
- LOHPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elopes 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.
- LOHPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of elopes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-LOHPS.
What does elopes mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of elope How to pronounce elope
Questions about saying elopes
How do you pronounce elopes?
Say ih-LOHPS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈloʊps/. In British English it is /ɪˈləʊps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elopes?
Elopes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHPS). Broken into parts: ih · LOHPS.
Is elopes 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 /ɪˈləʊps/ (ih-LOHPS).