elicit

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

Syllables e·lic·it

Stress e-LIC-it

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short i

lic

/lɪs/

soft c

it

/ɪt/

short i

Meaning

to draw out or bring forth (a response, information, or reaction)

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(it) + lic=/lɪs/(listen) + it=/ɪt/(it)

Example

The teacher asked questions to elicit students’ opinions.