How to pronounce elves
Say it like ELVZ. Elves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ELVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of elves
American and British speakers say elves in essentially the same way: /ɛlvz/ in the US and /ɛlvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ELVZ.
What does elves mean?
- plural of elf How to pronounce elf
- plural of elve
Questions about saying elves
How do you pronounce elves?
Say ELVZ. The American pronunciation is /ɛlvz/. In British English it is /ɛlvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elves?
Elves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ELVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say elves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛlvz/ and the British form is /ɛlvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.