How to pronounce oliphant
Say it like AH-lih-funt. Oliphant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑlɪfənt/AH-lih-funt
UK British/ˈɒlɪfənt/OL-ih-funt
- AH
- lih
- funt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oliphant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- funtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oliphant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-ih-funt.
What does oliphant mean?
noun
- An ancient ivory hunting-horn.
Questions about saying oliphant
How do you pronounce oliphant?
Say AH-lih-funt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑlɪfənt/. In British English it is /ˈɒlɪfənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oliphant?
Oliphant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · lih · funt.
Is oliphant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒlɪfənt/ (OL-ih-funt).