elegant
/ˈɛlɪɡənt/
Syllables el·e·gant
Stress EL-e-gant
Phonics Breakdown
el
/ɛl/
short e
e
/ɪ/
schwa
gant
/ɡənt/
schwa
Meaning
graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
Sound Reference
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el=/ɛl/(bell) + e=/ɪ/(bit) + gant=/ɡənt/(agent)
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.