To pronounce "elie", say EL-ie — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"elie" has 2 syllables: el-ie. It rhymes with belly and jelly, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: elly, ehly, elley — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Elie" has 2 syllables: el · ie.
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