How to Pronounce Elemental

To pronounce "elemental", say EL-em-ent-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EL-em-ent-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “elemental”

"elemental" has 4 syllables: el-em-ent-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.

What does elemental mean?

noun

  1. (theosophy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).
  2. Basic, fundamental or elementary.

Words that rhyme with elemental

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fundamentaldetrimentaltranscendentalmentalsentimentaltemperamentalincidentalmonumentalinstrumentalsupplementalkennelincremental

Related words

primitivenaturalultimatesimpleelementchemicalcomponentincremental

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How many syllables are in "elemental"?▾

"Elemental" has 4 syllables: el · em · ent · al.

What does "elemental" mean?▾

Elemental: (theosophy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.

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