Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

elan

/ˈilən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.77 in modern English

Syllables: elan
IPA: /ˈilən/

4

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Uncommon spelling of élan.

Countable; Uncountable

name

A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elon.

noun

Acronym of enormous Lyman-alpha nebula.

Usage

Inflected Forms

elans (plural) ELyαN (alternative) ELαN (alternative)

Synonyms

dash flair panache style ardor ardour zeal

Rhymes With

nealon thielen keelan wheelan neilan

Questions

How do you pronounce elan?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈilən/.
What does elan mean?: Uncommon spelling of élan.

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