How to Pronounce Elephantine

To pronounce "elephantine", say EL-eph-ant-in-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɛl.ə.ˈfæn.taɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɛl.ə.ˈfæn.taɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “elephantine”

"elephantine" has 5 syllables: el-eph-ant-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does elephantine mean?

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of elephants.
  2. Very large.

Synonyms

elephanticelephantlike

Words that rhyme with elephantine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

giantjumbogargantuanbiglargeungainlyelephanticelephantesque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elephantine"?▾

"Elephantine" has 5 syllables: el · eph · ant · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "elephantine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elephantine" is /ɛl.ə.ˈfæn.taɪn/.

What does "elephantine" mean?▾

Elephantine: Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of elephants.

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