How to pronounce els
Say it like ELZ. Els is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɛlz/ELZ
UK British/ɛlz/ELZ
- ELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Els pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of els
American and British speakers say els in essentially the same way: /ɛlz/ in the US and /ɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ELZ.
What does els mean?
noun
- plural of el How to pronounce el
Questions about saying els
How do you pronounce els?
Say ELZ. The American pronunciation is /ɛlz/. In British English it is /ɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in els?
Els is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ELZ.
Do Americans and Brits say els the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛlz/ and the British form is /ɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.