How to Pronounce Ells

To pronounce "ells", say ELLS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “ells”

"ells" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with parallels and compels, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: els — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ells mean?

noun

  1. A measure for cloth. An English ell was 1 1/4 yards (45 inches), whereas a Scottish ell measured only about 37 inches and a Flemish ell was 3/4 yard (27 inches).

noun

  1. The name of the Latin-script letter L.
  2. An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.

Words that rhyme with ells

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallelscompelsfarewellsseashellsstairwellsbellsshellsspellsswellsyellsbombshellspropels

Related words

wingsmuckleflodowneybrininglerrroid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ells"?▾

"Ells" has one syllable.

What does "ells" mean?▾

Ells: A measure for cloth. An English ell was 1 1/4 yards (45 inches), whereas a Scottish ell measured only about 37 inches and a Flemish ell was 3/4 yard (27 inches).

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