How to Pronounce "elevens"
word
ˈiɫɛvənz/, /ɪˈɫɛvənz
i-LEV-enz or uh-LEV-enz
ɪlˈɛvənz
ih-LEV-enz
Definition
'Elevens' is the plural of 'eleven,' usually referring to groups of eleven people, most commonly school football (soccer) teams. Sometimes it can mean multiple instances of the number eleven.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈiɫɛvənz/, /ɪˈɫɛvənz
British English
ɪlˈɛvənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-LEV-enz or uh-LEV-enz
UK
ih-LEV-enz
Listen in Context
The two school elevens will play a match on Friday.
There are three elevens in the school tournament.
Each of the elevens wore a different color.
After years, the alumni organized a match between their old elevens.