How to pronounce elucidate
Say it like uh-LOO-suh-dayt. Elucidate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- uh
- LOO
- suh
- dayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elucidate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- daytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elucidate
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ih-LYOO-sih-dayt.
What does elucidate mean?
- To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
Where does elucidate come from?
From Late Latin ēlūcidātus, perfect passive participle of ēlūcidō (“to lighten, enlighten”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ē(x)- (“out, from”) + lūcidus (“bright, clear, understandable”) + -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix),
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Questions about saying elucidate
How do you pronounce elucidate?
Say uh-LOO-suh-dayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈlusəˌdeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈljuːsɪdeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elucidate?
Elucidate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: uh · LOO · suh · dayt.
Is elucidate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪˈljuːsɪdeɪt/ (ih-LYOO-sih-dayt).