elixir
i-LIK-ser
ilikser
/ɪˈlɪksɝ/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “elixir” is spelled “ilikser”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | i | l | i | k | s | er |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɪ/ | /l/ | /ɪ/ | /k/ | /s/ | /ɝ/ |
English writes “elixir” with
6 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“ilikser” — 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 “elixir”
siranswerofficerprofessorclosercancerdancerproducerannouncernicer
“elixir” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “elixir”?
“elixir” is pronounced i-LIK-ser — IPA /ɪˈlɪksɝ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “ilikser”.
How many syllables are in “elixir”?
“elixir” has 3 syllables: i-LIK-ser (the capitalized syllable is stressed).