How to pronounce "ellipse"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "ellipse"

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

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/iˈlɪps/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

IH0 L IH1 P S
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "ellipse"

Pronunciation: /iˈlɪps/

Noun

  • A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.

Verb

  • (grammar) To remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.

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