elegance

/ˈɛlɪɡəns/

Syllables el·e·gance

Stress EL-e-gance

Phonics Breakdown

el

/ɛl/

short e

e

/ɪ/

reduced i

gance

/ɡəns/

schwa

Meaning

graceful and refined beauty or style

Sound Reference

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el=/ɛl/(bell) + e=/ɪ/(effect) + gance=/ɡəns/(fragrance)

Example

Her movements were full of elegance.