How to Pronounce Ellipsis

To pronounce "ellipsis", say ELL-ips-is — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ellipsis”

"ellipsis" has 3 syllables: ell-ips-is.

What does ellipsis mean?

noun

  1. A mark consisting of (in English) three periods, historically or more formally with spaces in between, before, and after them “ . . . ”, or more recently a single character “…” Ellipses are used to indicate that words have been omitted in a text or that they are missing or illegible.
  2. (grammar) The omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context.

Synonyms

dot dot dotsuspension dotssuspension points

Related words

eclipsisellipseovalinterpunctemdash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ellipsis"?▾

"Ellipsis" has 3 syllables: ell · ips · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "ellipsis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ellipsis" is /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/.

What does "ellipsis" mean?▾

Ellipsis: A mark consisting of (in English) three periods, historically or more formally with spaces in between, before, and after them “ . . . ”, or more recently a single character “…” Ellipses are used to indicate that words have been omitted in a text or that they are missing or illegible.

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