How Do You Spell ELIDE?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Elide is a verb that means to omit or merge one or more sounds or syllables in pronunciation. The spelling of elide can be explained through the IPA phonetic transcription, which is /ɪˈlaɪd/. The first sound, /ɪ/, represents the short "i" sound, followed by the stressed syllable /ˈlaɪd/ which has three sounds: the "l" sound represented by /l/, the long "i" sound represented by /aɪ/, and the "d" sound represented by /d/. Together, these sounds create the word "elide."

ELIDE Meaning and Definition

1. Elide is a verb that refers to the act of omitting or suppressing a sound, word, or phrase, typically for reasons of convenience, euphony, or to simplify or condense a text. It involves the intentional removal or deletion of certain elements from a sentence, phrase, or sequence of sounds in order to achieve a more concise expression or a smoother rhythmic flow.

   In the realm of linguistics, elision commonly occurs in casual speech or poetic contexts. It often involves the omission of unstressed syllables or sounds, usually to maintain a natural and fluid cadence. For instance, in English, the contraction "can't" is an example of elision, where the "n" sound in "cannot" is dropped. Elision can also jump over certain sounds and blend them into adjacent ones.

   In literary analysis, elision can be a poetic technique used to compress or streamline the language, providing a more concise and impactful meaning. It enables writers to convey complex ideas in fewer words, thus enhancing the overall rhythm and musicality of the text.

   Elision can also be found in music, where certain notes or chords may be blended together to create a seamless transition between sounds. This technique allows for a smoother and more fluid progression of musical phrases.

   Overall, elide refers to an intentional omission or simplification of sounds, words, or phrases with the purpose of achieving brevity, euphony, or rhythmical enhancement.

2. To cut off or suppress a vowel or syllable, usually a final one.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ELIDE

• elitte
• elija
• ellite
• alside
• alude
• olite
• elitie
• ealize
• exide
• elce
• elits
• elike
• elict
• epiode
• egde
• olide
• elake
• eline
• elief
• relite
• elete
• ecide
• elizer
• alode
• ilife
• clide
• laide
• eyelide
• relode
• blide
• eltie
• olike
• yelid
• eidt
• alife
• elive
• elie
• relaide
• ediie
• lide
• erlie
• fluide
• eclude
• oride
• eliete
• algide
• alide
• izide
• sebidae
• eride
• eie
• ebbide
• elixe
• eloide
• elidse
• elidde
• enide
• eliue
• elidea
• felidea
• flide
• helide
• eglike
• meloide
• melidae
• belimde
• elvve
• enoide
• epoide
• exxide
• felde
• illide
• Mellide
• niide
• elsden
• eliyu
• elihy
• elrade
• Elrid
• walide
• elidie
• elvye
• egiede
• egidee
• Egyde
• elfiee
• clidee
• ettide
• melidie
• Alkide
• peliie
• elirf
• egfde
• ehkde
• elrdg
• nelsde
• nyide
• Aklide
• ejido
• Hyelidae
• Nelidie
• Eniede
• Ewiie
• Exidie
• Cemide
• pelaide
• Eellde
• Elaidea
• elpoide
• elpeide
• selige
• upeloide
• sebide
• Ekoide
• eploide
• Xiloide
• Egidea
• Eliody

Etymology of ELIDE

The word "elide" comes from the Latin verb "ēlīdere", which consists of the prefix "ē-" (meaning "out" or "away") and the verb "līdere" (meaning "to strike"). Thus, "ēlīdere" literally means "to strike out" or "to strike away". The term was later adopted into English, retaining a similar meaning related to the omission or suppression of a sound or syllable.

Similar spelling words for ELIDE

• elute,
• Elida,
• Elwood,
• Elodia,
• eluate,
• slide,
• elder,
• Elidia,
• Elda,
• Elliot,
• elude,
• elate,
• Eladia,
• Elliott,
• ellett,
• eld,
• glide,
• elodea,
• elite,
• eyelid.

Conjugate verb Elide

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have elided

you would have elided

he/she/it would have elided

we would have elided

they would have elided

I would have elide

you would have elide

he/she/it would have elide

we would have elide

they would have elide

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been eliding

you would have been eliding

he/she/it would have been eliding

we would have been eliding

they would have been eliding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would elide

you would elide

he/she/it would elide

we would elide

they would elide

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be eliding

you would be eliding

he/she/it would be eliding

we would be eliding

they would be eliding

FUTURE

I will elide

you will elide

he/she/it will elide

we will elide

they will elide

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be eliding

you will be eliding

he/she/it will be eliding

we will be eliding

they will be eliding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have elided

you will have elided

he/she/it will have elided

we will have elided

they will have elided

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been eliding

you will have been eliding

he/she/it will have been eliding

we will have been eliding

they will have been eliding

IMPERATIVE

you elide

we let´s elide

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to elide

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was eliding

you were eliding

he/she/it was eliding

we were eliding

they were eliding

PAST PARTICIPLE

elided

PAST PERFECT

I had elided

you had elided

he/she/it had elided

we had elided

they had elided

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been eliding

you had been eliding

he/she/it had been eliding

we had been eliding

they had been eliding

PRESENT

I elide

you elide

he/she/it elides

we elide

they elide

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am eliding

you are eliding

he/she/it is eliding

we are eliding

they are eliding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

eliding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have elided

you have elided

he/she/it has elided

we have elided

they have elided

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been eliding

you have been eliding

he/she/it has been eliding

we have been eliding

they have been eliding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it elide

SIMPLE PAST

I elided

you elided

he/she/it elided

we elided

they elided