How to Pronounce Elevator

To pronounce "elevator", say EL-ev-at-or — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɚ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “elevator”

"elevator" has 4 syllables: el-ev-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does elevator mean?

noun

Anything that raises or uplifts.
A permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically, used to transport people and goods.

Synonyms

lift

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Words that rhyme with elevator

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perpetrator collaborator operator fetor indicator arbitrator curator dictator activator innovator instigator mater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elevator"?▾

"Elevator" has 4 syllables: el · ev · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "elevator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elevator" is /ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɚ/.

What does "elevator" mean?▾

Elevator: Anything that raises or uplifts.

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