How to Pronounce Elliptic

To pronounce "elliptic", say ELL-ipt-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

ELL-ipt-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “elliptic”

"elliptic" has 3 syllables: ell-ipt-ic. It rhymes with sylleptic, if that helps it stick.

What does elliptic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to an ellipse.
  2. Of or pertaining to a broad field of mathematics that originates from the problem of calculating arc lengths of an ellipse.

    “Elliptic curve”

Synonyms

elliptical

Words that rhyme with elliptic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sylleptic

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elliptic"?▾

"Elliptic" has 3 syllables: ell · ipt · ic.

What does "elliptic" mean?▾

Elliptic: Of or pertaining to an ellipse.

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