How to Pronounce Eligible

To pronounce "eligible", say EL-ig-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛɫədʒəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛɫədʒəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “eligible”

Break "eligible" into 4 beats and lean on "EL" — that's the stressed one.

What does eligible mean?

adjective

  1. Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something.
  2. Worthy of being chosen (for marriage).

noun

  1. One who is eligible.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "eligible"?▾

To pronounce "eligible", say EL-ig-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛɫədʒəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "eligible"?▾

"Eligible" has 4 syllables: el · ig · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "eligible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eligible" is /ˈɛɫədʒəbəɫ/.

What does "eligible" mean?▾

Eligible: Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something.

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