elite

/ɪˈliːt/

Syllables e·lite

Stress e-LITE

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short i

lite

/liːt/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

a select group that is superior in terms of ability or status

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(event) + li=/liː/(machine) + t=/t/(top)

Example

She is part of the elite team of engineers.