How do you pronounce "elegant"?

In American English: /ˈɛləgənt/ (EHL-uhg-uhnt). In British English: /ˈɛlɪgənt/ (EHL-ig-uhnt). In Canadian English: /ˈɛləgənt/ (EHL-uhg-uhnt). In Australian English: /ˈɛlɪɡənt/ (EHL-ig-uhnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛləgənt/ (EHL-uhg-uhnt), while in British English it's /ˈɛlɪgənt/ (EHL-ig-uhnt).

How to Pronounce "elegant"

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elegant

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/ˈɛləgənt/

EHL-uhg-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

ɛlel·əge·əntgant

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