How to pronounce elsewhere
Say it like EL-swair. Elsewhere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛlˌswɛr/EL-swair
UK British/ˈɛlˌswɛə/EL-swair
- EL
- swair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elsewhere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- swairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of elsewhere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EL-swair.
What does elsewhere mean?
adverb
- Synonym of somewhere else: in, at, or to some other place.“If you won’t serve us, we’ll go elsewhere.”
- Synonym of somewhere else: a place other than here.
Where does elsewhere come from?
From Middle English elswher, from Old English elles hwǣr and elles hwerġen (“elsewhere”); corresponding with else + where.
Questions about saying elsewhere
How do you pronounce elsewhere?
Say EL-swair. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlˌswɛr/. In British English it is /ˈɛlˌswɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elsewhere?
Elsewhere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · swair.
Is elsewhere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛlˌswɛə/ (EL-swair).