How to pronounce elvish
Say it like EL-vish. Elvish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- vish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elvish 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.
- vishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of elvish
American and British speakers say elvish in essentially the same way: /ˈɛlvɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɛlvɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-vish.
What does elvish mean?
- Of or having to do with elves; elven.
Where does elvish come from?
Inherited from Middle English elvisch, from Old English ielfisċ.
Questions about saying elvish
How do you pronounce elvish?
Say EL-vish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlvɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɛlvɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elvish?
Elvish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · vish.
Do Americans and Brits say elvish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛlvɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɛlvɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.