How to Pronounce "element"
word
/ˈɛɫəmənt/
EL-uh-muhnt
/ˈɛlɪmənt/
EL-uh-muhnt
Definition
An element is a basic part of something larger. It can also mean a chemical substance such as oxygen or gold, or a natural force like air, fire, water, and earth in older ways of thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛɫəmənt/
British English
/ˈɛlɪmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EL-uh-muhnt
UK
EL-uh-muhnt
Listen in Context
Water is made of two elements: hydrogen and oxygen.
Trust is an important element of friendship.
The designer added a blue element to the logo.
The movie works because it has an element of surprise.