How to Pronounce "elaine"
word
/ˌiˈɫeɪn/, /əˈɫeɪn/, /ɪˈɫeɪn/
ee-LAYN, uh-LAYN
/ˌiˈleɪn/, /əˈleɪn/, /ɪˈleɪn/
ee-LAYN, uh-LAYN
Definition
A female given name used for women and girls. It is a proper noun and usually refers to a specific person named Elaine.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌiˈɫeɪn/, /əˈɫeɪn/, /ɪˈɫeɪn/
British English
/ˌiˈleɪn/, /əˈleɪn/, /ɪˈleɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-LAYN, uh-LAYN
UK
ee-LAYN, uh-LAYN
Listen in Context
Elaine is my teacher.
I called Elaine this morning.
This bag is Elaine's.
Elaine said she'll be a little late, so let's start without her.