How to Pronounce "elevens"

word

US

ˈiɫɛvənz/, /ɪˈɫɛvənz

i-LEV-enz or uh-LEV-enz

UK

ɪlˈɛvənz

ih-LEV-enz

Definition

'Elevens' is the plural of 'eleven,' usually referring to groups of eleven people, most commonly school football (soccer) teams. Sometimes it can mean multiple instances of the number eleven.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈiɫɛvənz/, /ɪˈɫɛvənz

British English

ɪlˈɛvənz

Simplified Pronunciation

US

i-LEV-enz or uh-LEV-enz

UK

ih-LEV-enz

Listen in Context

The two school elevens will play a match on Friday.

There are three elevens in the school tournament.

Each of the elevens wore a different color.

After years, the alumni organized a match between their old elevens.