elucidate

How to Split "elucidate" into Syllables

The word elucidate is divided into 5 syllables: e·lu·ci·da·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• e — 1st syllable
• lu — 2nd syllable
• ci — 3rd syllable
• da — 4th syllable
• te — 5th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of elucidate:

• IPA: /ɪˈl(j)uːsɪdeɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. elucidate (third-person singular simple present elucidates, present participle elucidating, simple past and past participle elucidated) (transitive)
2. elucidate (comparative more elucidate, superlative most elucidate)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Latin ēlūcidātus, perfect passive participle of ēlūcidō (“to lighten, enlighten”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ē(x)- (“out, from”) +‎ lūcidus (“bright, clear, understandable”) +‎ -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix), literally “to make light of (something)”, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *lewk- (“bright; to see; to shine”). Compare French élucider. From Late Latin ēlūcidātus (“lightened, enlightened”), see Etymology 1 and -...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare elucidate with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
elucidate	5	e·lu·ci·da·te
eulogist	3	eu-lo-gist
elect	2	e-lect
elicit	3	e-li-cit

🔗 Related Words

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Elul, elude, eluted, elusive, elucidation.