How to pronounce elevator
noun A machine that carries people between floors.
Written sound guide
ELuhvayter
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give EL the strongest beat
Stress EL, even though vay has a clear ay vowel. Keep the middle uh light.
01ELStrongest beat
02uhLighter beat
03vayLighter beat
04terLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“Take the elevator to the third floor.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say elevator slowly. Give EL the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with elevator.
What should I check?
Stress EL, even though vay has a clear ay vowel. Keep the middle uh light. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
