How do you pronounce "elation"?

In American English: /ɪˈleɪʃən/ (i-LAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ɪlˈeɪʃən/ (il-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ɪˈleɪʃən/ (i-LAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɪlˈeɪʃən/ (il-AYSH-uhn).

Is "elation" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈleɪʃən/ (i-LAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɪlˈeɪʃən/ (il-AYSH-uhn).

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elation

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/ɪˈleɪʃən/

i-LAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɪela·leɪʃti·ənon

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