How to Pronounce Els

To pronounce "els", say ELS — one syllable, IPA /ˈɛlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɛlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “els”

"els" 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: ells — easy to mix up when writing.

What does els mean?

noun

  1. The name of the Latin-script letter L.

noun

  1. An elevated railway, especially for specific systems such as the metro in Chicago.

noun

  1. The

Words that rhyme with els

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallelscompelsfarewellsseashellsstairwellsbellsshellsspellsswellsyellsbombshellspropels

Related words

altitudeelevationaltshasleepplev

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "els"?▾

"Els" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "els"?▾

The IPA transcription of "els" is /ˈɛlz/.

What does "els" mean?▾

Els: The name of the Latin-script letter L.

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