How to Pronounce Elaborates

To pronounce "elaborates", say EL-ab-or-at-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

EL-ab-or-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “elaborates”

"elaborates" has 5 syllables: el-ab-or-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does elaborates mean?

verb

  1. To develop in detail or complexity
  2. (sometimes followed by on or upon, and then the object of the preposition) to expand/enlarge in detail

    “Could you elaborate on the plot for your novel for me?”

Words that rhyme with elaborates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipatesnatesmandates

Related words

intricatecomplicateexpatiatedetailedexpoundfancydilateenlarge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elaborates"?▾

"Elaborates" has 5 syllables: el · ab · or · at · es.

What does "elaborates" mean?▾

Elaborates: To develop in detail or complexity

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