How to Pronounce Elicit

To pronounce "elicit", say EL-ic-it — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈlɪsɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “elicit”

"elicit" has 3 syllables: el-ic-it. It rhymes with implicit and solicit, if that helps it stick.

What does elicit mean?

verb

  1. To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
  2. To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.

    “Did you elicit a response?”

adjective

  1. Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.

Synonyms

construededuce

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Words that rhyme with elicit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implicitsolicitillicitexplicitcomplicitbissetbissettblissettexplicitegrissett

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elicit"?▾

"Elicit" has 3 syllables: el · ic · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "elicit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elicit" is /ɪˈlɪsɪt/.

What does "elicit" mean?▾

Elicit: To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.

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