How to Pronounce "ellipsis"
word
ɪˈlɪpsɪs
i-LIP-sis
ɪlˈɪpsɪs
il-IP-sis
Definition
An ellipsis is a set of three dots (...) used in writing to show that something has been left out, or to indicate a pause or unfinished thought.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈlɪpsɪs
British English
ɪlˈɪpsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-LIP-sis
UK
il-IP-sis
Listen in Context
Please use an ellipsis when you remove words from a quote.
The sentence ended with an ellipsis to show an unfinished thought.
An ellipsis is made up of three dots.
She paused and added an ellipsis to make her message feel mysterious.