How to Pronounce Elsewhere

To pronounce "elsewhere", say ELS-ewh-er-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “elsewhere”

"elsewhere" has 4 syllables: els-ewh-er-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does elsewhere mean?

noun

A place other than here.

adverb

In or at some other place.
To some other place.

Synonyms

elsewhere someplace else otherwhere else elsewhither somewhither

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Words that rhyme with elsewhere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despair glare debonair bare declare affair flare fair welfare aware air square

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "elsewhere"?▾

"Elsewhere" has 4 syllables: els · ewh · er · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "elsewhere"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elsewhere" is /ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/.

What does "elsewhere" mean?▾

Elsewhere: A place other than here.

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