How to Pronounce "elopement"
word
ɪˈloʊpmənt
ih-LOHP-muhnt
ɪlˈəʊpmənt
ih-LOHP-muhnt
Definition
Elopement is when two people run away secretly to get married, usually without telling their families or friends. It is often done to avoid objections or a big wedding.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈloʊpmənt
British English
ɪlˈəʊpmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LOHP-muhnt
UK
ih-LOHP-muhnt
Listen in Context
Their elopement surprised everyone in their families.
The movie is about an elopement in the countryside.
Their parents only found out about the elopement after the wedding.
They planned their elopement to avoid a huge, stressful wedding.