How to Pronounce Elisions

To pronounce "elisions", say EL-is-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

EL-is-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “elisions”

"elisions" has 3 syllables: el-is-ions. It rhymes with galicians, if that helps it stick.

What does elisions mean?

noun

  1. The deliberate omission of something.
  2. The omission of a letter or syllable between two words; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.

Words that rhyme with elisions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

galicians

Related words

elidingelidedelideseluatesellipsesellipsiselapselide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elisions"?▾

"Elisions" has 3 syllables: el · is · ions.

What does "elisions" mean?▾

Elisions: The deliberate omission of something.

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