How to Pronounce "elemental"
word
ˌɛɫəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌɛɫəˈmɛntəɫ
el-uh-MEN-tuhl
ˌɛlɪmˈɛntəl
el-ih-MEN-tuhl
Definition
Relating to the basic or essential parts of something; sometimes also means related to natural forces or elements like earth, air, fire, and water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛɫəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌɛɫəˈmɛntəɫ
British English
ˌɛlɪmˈɛntəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
el-uh-MEN-tuhl
UK
el-ih-MEN-tuhl
Listen in Context
Fire, water, air, and earth are sometimes called elemental forces.
Honesty is an elemental part of friendship.
Rain is an elemental force that shapes the landscape.
There's an elemental beauty in a starry night that words can't describe.