How to pronounce elute
Say it like ee-LOOT. Elute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOT).
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- ee
- LOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of elute
American and British speakers say elute in essentially the same way: /iˈlut/ in the US and /iˈluːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-LOOT.
What does elute mean?
- To separate one substance from another by means of a solvent; to wash; to cleanse.“A mixture of isooctane and ethyl acetate can be used to elute triglycerides from a complex lipid solution.”
Where does elute come from?
First attested in 1731.
Words that rhyme with elute
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elute.
Questions about saying elute
How do you pronounce elute?
Say ee-LOOT. The American pronunciation is /iˈlut/. In British English it is /iˈluːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elute?
Elute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOT). Broken into parts: ee · LOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say elute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈlut/ and the British form is /iˈluːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.