Elbow: how to say it, spell it and use it
elbow
/ˈelboʊ/
Short answer
The English word elbow is pronounced /ˈelboʊ/. It is spelled E-L-B-O-W and has 5 letters. With a or an: an elbow. The plural is elbows.
Example sentence
I bend my elbow.
Key facts
- English
- elbow
- Pronunciation
- /ˈelboʊ/
- With a or an
- an elbow
- Plural
- elbows
- Spelling
- E-L-B-O-W
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce elbow?
Elbow is pronounced /ˈelboʊ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell elbow?
Elbow is spelled E-L-B-O-W. It has 5 letters.
What is the plural of elbow?
The plural of elbow is elbows.
Do you say a or an before elbow?
Say an elbow.
How do you use elbow in a sentence?
For example: I bend my elbow.
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