elementary
E-la-MEN-tree
elamentree
/ˌɛləˈmɛntɹi/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “elementary” is spelled “elamentree”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | e | l | a | m | e | n | t | r | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɛ/ | /l/ | /ə/ | /m/ | /ɛ/ | /n/ | /t/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ |
English writes “elementary” with
10 letters for 9 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“elamentree” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “elementary”
verysorrythreestoryfreecountrymarrymaryharryhungry
“elementary” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “elementary”?
“elementary” is pronounced E-la-MEN-tree — IPA /ˌɛləˈmɛntɹi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “elamentree”.
How many syllables are in “elementary”?
“elementary” has 4 syllables: E-la-MEN-tree (the capitalized syllable is stressed).