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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eli

/ˈilaɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.74 in modern English

Syllables
eli
IPA
/ˈilaɪ/
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.

name

The priest who brought up Samuel.

noun

A student at Yale University.

name

Clipping of Elijah.

name

Clipping of Elisha.

noun

Abbreviation of equity-linked instrument.

Etymology

From Hebrew עֵלִי (“ascent”); cognate to the Arabic-derived Ali.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Inflected Forms

Elis (plural)

Synonyms

Yalie

Rhymes With

ely

Questions

How do you pronounce eli?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈilaɪ/.
What does eli mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
Where does eli come from?
It is traced to Hebrew.

How to pronounce eli

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