American English pronunciation

How to pronounce elijah

IPA transcription: [ɛ'laɪdʒə]

Pronunciation variants: [ɛ'laɪdʒə][i'laɪdʒə]

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Noun

  • a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)

Usage examples

  • I'm sure going along with you all, Elijah.
  • Elijah, in judgment, cause a drought to come over the land.
  • My brother Elijah fell off his bike.
  • My brother Elijah fell off his bike.
  • I'm sure going along with you all, Elijah.
  • My brother Elijah fell off his bike.
  • Senator Elijah Hunt Mills.
  • I'm sure going along with you all, Elijah.
  • My brother Elijah fell off his bike.
  • My brother Elijah fell off his bike.