How to Pronounce "eloping"
word
ɪˈɫoʊp
ih-LOHP-ing
ɪlˈəʊpɪŋ
ih-LOH-ping
Definition
To leave home secretly, usually with a romantic partner, in order to get married, often without telling family or friends.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈɫoʊp
British English
ɪlˈəʊpɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LOHP-ing
UK
ih-LOH-ping
Listen in Context
They are eloping because their families don't approve of their marriage.
Many couples choose eloping instead of a big wedding.
Eloping can save both money and stress.
They ended up eloping to the coast, just the two of them, and got married at sunrise.