How to Pronounce Elope

To pronounce "elope", say EL-op-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛˈləʊp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɛˈləʊp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “elope”

"elope" has 3 syllables: el-op-e. It rhymes with scope and trope, if that helps it stick.

What does elope mean?

verb

  1. (of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.
  2. (of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.

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Words that rhyme with elope

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scopetropegropemisanthroperopecopeenvelopekaleidoscopemopelopesoaptope

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elope"?▾

"Elope" has 3 syllables: el · op · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "elope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elope" is /ɛˈləʊp/.

What does "elope" mean?▾

Elope: (of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.

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