How to Pronounce Elemi

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

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3

Syllables

5

Letters

EL-em-i

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💡 Tip for remembering “elemi”

"elemi" has 3 syllables: el-em-i. It rhymes with barthelemy and bellamy, if that helps it stick.

What does elemi mean?

noun

  1. A tree, Canarium luzonicum, native to the Philippines.
  2. A resin harvested from the elemi tree.

Words that rhyme with elemi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

barthelemybellamybellomy

Related words

resinoleoresinpilikatmonkalipayadapdapipillumbayao

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elemi"?▾

"Elemi" has 3 syllables: el · em · i.

What does "elemi" mean?▾

Elemi: A tree, Canarium luzonicum, native to the Philippines.

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