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Pronunciation of "element"
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Simple pronunciation
eh-luh-mnt
IPA transcription
/ˈɛ.lə.mn̩t̚/
Word frequency
1,522nd
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What does "element" mean?
1.a basic part or principle of something
2.one of the substances, such as gold or oxygen, that cannot be made simpler and that combine to form all matter
Examples of "element" in a sentence
The fire is a natural element.
The artist used every element of the painting.
She added an element of surprise to the party.
How common is "element"?
Element is the 1,522nd most common word in English.
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