How to pronounce eluent
Say it like EL-yuh-unt. Eluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- yuh
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eluent 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eluent
American and British speakers say eluent in essentially the same way: /ˈɛljʊənt/ in the US and /ˈɛljʊənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-yuh-unt.
What does eluent mean?
- In chromatography, a solvent used in order to effect separation by elution.
Where does eluent come from?
From elute; Latin eluent-, eluens (washing out), 1941.
Questions about saying eluent
How do you pronounce eluent?
Say EL-yuh-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛljʊənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛljʊənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eluent?
Eluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · yuh · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say eluent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛljʊənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛljʊənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.