How do you pronounce "elliptical"?

In American English: /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ (i-LIPT-ik-uhl). In British English: /ɪlˈɪptɪkəl/ (il-IPT-ik-uhl). In Canadian English: /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ (i-LIPT-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /ɪlˈɪptɪkəl/ (il-IPT-ik-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/ (i-LIPT-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /ɪlˈɪptɪkəl/ (il-IPT-ik-uhl).

How to Pronounce "elliptical"

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elliptical

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/ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/

i-LIPT-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɪel·lɪptlip·ɪkti·əlcal

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