How to Pronounce "oliphant"
word
ˈɑɫɪfənt
AH-li-fuhnt
ˈɒlɪfənt
OL-i-fuhnt
Definition
An oliphant is a historical horn made from an elephant’s tusk. It was often used as a battle or hunting horn in medieval times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɫɪfənt
British English
ˈɒlɪfənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-li-fuhnt
UK
OL-i-fuhnt
Listen in Context
The knight blew his oliphant to call for help.
An oliphant was often used in medieval battles.
You can see an oliphant in the museum display.
Everyone turned when the sound of the oliphant echoed across the valley.