How to Pronounce Elegies

To pronounce "elegies", say EL-eg-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

EL-eg-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “elegies”

"elegies" has 3 syllables: el-eg-ies.

What does elegies mean?

noun

  1. A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation.
  2. A composition of mournful character.

Synonyms

dirgethrenody

Related words

poemsrequiemsthrenodydirgeslitaniesmelancholyrhapsodiesodes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elegies"?▾

"Elegies" has 3 syllables: el · eg · ies.

What does "elegies" mean?▾

Elegies: A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation.

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