Elephant: how to say it, spell it and use it
elephant
/ˈeləfənt/
Short answer
The English word elephant is pronounced /ˈeləfənt/. It is spelled E-L-E-P-H-A-N-T and has 8 letters. With a or an: an elephant. The plural is elephants.
Example sentence
The elephant has a long trunk.
Key facts
- English
- elephant
- Pronunciation
- /ˈeləfənt/
- With a or an
- an elephant
- Plural
- elephants
- Spelling
- E-L-E-P-H-A-N-T
- Number of letters
- 8
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce elephant?
Elephant is pronounced /ˈeləfənt/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell elephant?
Elephant is spelled E-L-E-P-H-A-N-T. It has 8 letters.
What is the plural of elephant?
The plural of elephant is elephants.
Do you say a or an before elephant?
Say an elephant.
How do you use elephant in a sentence?
For example: The elephant has a long trunk.
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