How to pronounce elution
Say it like uh-LYOO-shun. Elution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYOO).
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- uh
- LYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elution 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.
- LYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elution
American and British speakers say elution in essentially the same way: /əˈljuʃən/ in the US and /əˈljuːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYOO-shun.
What does elution mean?
- The process of removing materials that are absorbed with a solvent.
Where does elution come from?
From the verb elute.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- desorption
Words that rhyme with elution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of elution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying elution
How do you pronounce elution?
Say uh-LYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˈljuʃən/. In British English it is /əˈljuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elution?
Elution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYOO). Broken into parts: uh · LYOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say elution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈljuʃən/ and the British form is /əˈljuːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.