How to Pronounce "elaborate on"
expression
ɪˈɫæbɝˌeɪt/, /ɪˈɫæbɹət/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ih-LAB-er-ayt on
ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ˈɒn
ih-LAB-uh-rayt on
Definition
To give more details or information about something; to explain something more thoroughly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈɫæbɝˌeɪt/, /ɪˈɫæbɹət/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LAB-er-ayt on
UK
ih-LAB-uh-rayt on
Listen in Context
Can you elaborate on this topic?
Please elaborate on your answer.
The teacher asked me to elaborate on my opinion.
I'd be happy to elaborate on that if you want more details.