how to pronounce elation

/iˈlɛɪ.ʃən/

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elation is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of elation in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… recapture his elation upon emerging from …”

meanings of elation

noun:

A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
A feeling of joy and pride.

elation frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word elation occurs in english on average 1.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics elation can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that elation can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) people, society, and culture;