How to pronounce elutriate
Say it like ih-LOO-trih-ayt. Elutriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ih
- LOO
- trih
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elutriate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elutriate
American and British speakers say elutriate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlutrɪeɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈluːtrɪeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LOO-trih-ayt.
What does elutriate mean?
- To decant; to purify something by straining it.
- To separate large and small particles through an upwardly flowing liquid or vapid stream.
Where does elutriate come from?
From Latin elutriare (“wash out”), from e- + lutriare (“wash”).
Questions about saying elutriate
How do you pronounce elutriate?
Say ih-LOO-trih-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlutrɪeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːtrɪeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elutriate?
Elutriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · LOO · trih · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say elutriate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlutrɪeɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈluːtrɪeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.