Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ellie

/ˈɛli/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.62 in modern English

Syllables
el-lie
IPA
/ˈɛli/
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A unisex given name.

name

A unisex given name.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

Ellies (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Ella Elle Ellee Elley Elli Elly

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Questions

How do you pronounce ellie?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛli/.
What does ellie mean?
A unisex given name.
Where does ellie come from?
Diminutives: Clippings + -ie.

How to pronounce ellie

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ellie”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɛli/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “ellie” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.