Words That Sound Identical to "illicit"
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The homophone of “illicit” is “elicit”.
Both pronounced ⁄ɪˈlɪs.ɪt⁄. 'Elicit' is to draw out; 'illicit' is unlawful.
Spellings, Meanings & Real Context
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elicit
VerbEvoke or draw out a reaction or answer.
“The interviewer worked skillfully to elicit candid answers.”
illicit
AdjectiveForbidden by law, rules, or custom.
“Authorities cracked down on the illicit trade in counterfeit goods.”
How to Remember the Difference
ELICIT is to Evoke a reaction with 'E'; ILLICIT is Illegal with 'I'.
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What is the homophone of "illicit"?
The homophone of "illicit" is "elicit". Both words are pronounced 100% identically in standard English as ⁄ɪˈlɪs.ɪt⁄, but have completely different spellings and meanings.
What is the difference between "illicit" and "elicit"?
While pronounced identically (⁄ɪˈlɪs.ɪt⁄), their meanings are distinct: "elicit" (Verb) means Evoke or draw out a reaction or answer.; "illicit" (Adjective) means Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.. ELICIT is to Evoke a reaction with 'E'; ILLICIT is Illegal with 'I'.
How do you pronounce "illicit" in English?
"illicit" is phonetically transcribed as ⁄ɪˈlɪs.ɪt⁄. Listen to native speaker audio recordings and watch authentic spoken video clips on SayItVid to master this pronunciation.
Are "illicit" and elicit homophones or homographs?
They are homophones, NOT homographs. Homophones sound identical but have different spellings. Homographs have the same spelling but may sound different. Since "illicit" and "elicit" are spelled differently but sound the same, they are true homophones.