How to Pronounce "elaborate"
word
/ɪˈɫæbɝˌeɪt/, /ɪˈɫæbɹət/
i-LA-brut (adjective), i-LA-buh-rayt (verb)
/ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt/, /ɪˈlæbrət/
i-LA-brut (adjective), i-LA-buh-rayt (verb)
Definition
As a verb, to give more details or explain something more carefully. As an adjective, it means complex, with many details or carefully made.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪˈɫæbɝˌeɪt/, /ɪˈɫæbɹət/
British English
/ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt/, /ɪˈlæbrət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-LA-brut (adjective), i-LA-buh-rayt (verb)
UK
i-LA-brut (adjective), i-LA-buh-rayt (verb)
Listen in Context
Can you elaborate on your answer?
The cake was very elaborate, with many decorations.
She gave an elaborate explanation of the process.
I wish he didn’t elaborate so much—it made the meeting longer.