el-

Questions

What does el- mean?

The form taken by en- before the consonant l like ellipse and elliptical)-->, as it assimilates place of articulation.

Where does el- come from?

See en- § Etymology.

How to pronounce el-

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “el-”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “el-”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “el-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.