How to Pronounce Element

To pronounce "element", say EL-em-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛlɪmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “element”

"element" has 3 syllables: el-em-ent.

What does element mean?

noun

  1. One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

    “Letters are the elements of written language.”

  2. A small part of the whole.

    “an element of doubt;  an element of the picture”

verb

  1. To compound of elements.
  2. To constitute and be the elements of.

Synonyms

chemical elementfirststuffmember

Related words

ingredientcomponentconstituentfactorelementalstonefacetnutrient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "element"?▾

"Element" has 3 syllables: el · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "element"?▾

The IPA transcription of "element" is /ˈɛlɪmənt/.

What does "element" mean?▾

Element: One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

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