Pronunciation: [ˈɛlɪfənts] (IPA) 
The word "elephants" is spelled with nine letters – e, l, e, p, h, a, n, t, s – and has three syllables: el-uh-fuhnts. The first syllable begins with a schwa sound /ə/ and is followed by the /l/ consonant. The second syllable ends with the /f/ sound, and the third syllable has a long /a/ vowel sound followed by the /n/ and /t/ consonant sounds. The IPA phonetic transcription for "elephants" is /ˈɛl ə fənts/.
Elephants are large land mammals belonging to the family Elephantidae. They are widely recognized for their characteristic long tusks, trunk, and large ears. Elephants are known for their incredible size, with adult males, or bulls, being the largest land animals on Earth. They typically have a thick, gray skin that is sparsely covered with short hair and a sloping back that leads to a high, rounded forehead.
Elephants are herbivorous creatures that primarily feed on grasses, leaves, fruits, and bark. They have a unique feature called a trunk, which is an elongated muscular organ formed by the fusion of their nose and upper lip. The trunk is highly versatile and functions for various purposes, including breathing, grasping objects, drinking water, and making various sounds.
Elephants have a complex social structure and live in tight-knit family groups called herds, usually led by a matriarch. They exhibit a high level of intelligence, emotional sensitivity, and sophisticated communication skills, which contribute to their reputation as one of the most intelligent animals on Earth.
Due to their size and prominent tusks, elephants have been highly valued by humans for centuries, leading to unfortunate poaching and habitat destruction. They are currently classified as vulnerable or endangered in different regions, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts and protection of their habitats.
In summary, elephants are large, intelligent, herbivorous mammals with long tusks, trunk, and large ears. They are known for their social structures, intelligence, and the wide range of ecological roles they fulfill in their habitats.
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The word elephants comes from the Greek word elephas (genitive case elephantos), which in turn originates from the Sanskrit word ibha or ibhas. These Sanskrit terms evolved into various forms across different Indo-European languages before being adopted into English as elephant.
