How to Pronounce Elastic

To pronounce "elastic", say EL-ast-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /iˈlæstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/iˈlæstɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “elastic”

"elastic" has 3 syllables: el-ast-ic. It rhymes with enthusiastic and sarcastic, if that helps it stick.

What does elastic mean?

noun

An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
“running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt”
An elastic band.

adjective

Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
“The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it.”
Made of elastic.
“elastic band”

Synonyms

stretchable stretchy

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Words that rhyme with elastic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enthusiastic sarcastic fantastic stochastic bombastic spastic drastic ecclesiastic unenthusiastic monastic iconoclastic mastic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elastic"?▾

"Elastic" has 3 syllables: el · ast · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "elastic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elastic" is /iˈlæstɪk/.

What does "elastic" mean?▾

Elastic: An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.

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