How to Pronounce “elderly

word

/ˈɛɫdɝɫi/
EL-dur-lee
/ˈɛldəli/
EL-duh-lee

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɛɫdɝɫi/

British English

/ˈɛldəli/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

EL-dur-lee

UK

EL-duh-lee

Listen in Context

My grandmother is elderly but very active.

The hospital has a special ward for elderly patients.

The city offers discounts to elderly people.

Many elderly prefer living independently rather than in a home.