How to pronounce "elastic"

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A caterpillar's mouth.

The eye of a fruit fly.

An eggshell.

A flea.

A snail's tongue.

We think we know most of the animal kingdom,

but there may be millions of tiny species

waiting to be discovered.

A spider also has great secrets,

because spiders' silk thread is pound for pound stronger than steel

but completely elastic.

This journey will take us all the way down to the nano world.

The silk is 100 times thinner than human hair.

On there is bacteria,

and near that bacteria, 10 times smaller,

a virus.

Inside of that, 10 times smaller,

three strands of DNA.

And nearing the limit of our most powerful microscopes,

single carbon atoms.

With the tip of a powerful microscope,

Phonetic Breakdown of "elastic"

Learn how to break down "elastic" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

elas-tic

2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/iˈlæstɪk/

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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

IH0 L AE1 S T IH0 K

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Definition of "elastic"

Pronunciation: /iˈlæstɪk/

Noun

An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.

Example: "running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt"
An elastic band.

Adjective

Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.

Example: "The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it."
Made of elastic.

Example: "elastic band"
Of clothing, elasticated.
Sensitive to changes in price.

Example: "Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy."
Springy; bouncy; vivacious
Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.

Example: "elastic spirits; an elastic constitution"

Related Words to "elastic"

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resilient malleable moldable flexible stretchy pliable pliant expandable

Words That Sound Like "elastic"

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