How to Pronounce Eleven

To pronounce "eleven", say EL-ev-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈlɛv.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪˈlɛv.ən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “eleven”

"eleven" has 3 syllables: el-ev-en. It rhymes with heaven and leaven, if that helps it stick.

What does eleven mean?

noun

  1. A cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc.
  2. A football team of eleven players; the starting lineup.

numeral

  1. The cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve. Represented as 11 in Arabic digits.

Synonyms

1one

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Words that rhyme with eleven

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavenleavensevendevonbevenbevanchevonevonprevinestefan

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eleven"?▾

"Eleven" has 3 syllables: el · ev · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "eleven"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eleven" is /ɪˈlɛv.ən/.

What does "eleven" mean?▾

Eleven: A cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc.

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