How to pronounce enabled
Say it like eh-NAY-buld. Enabled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
- eh
- NAY
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enabled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enabled
American and British speakers say enabled in essentially the same way: /ɛˈneɪbəld/ in the US and /ɪˈneɪbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NAY-buld.
What does enabled mean?
- Being capable for use or action; not disabled.
- Adapted for use with the specified mechanism or system.“Ajax-enabled”
- simple past and past participle of enable How to pronounce enable
Words that rhyme with enabled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enabled.
Questions about saying enabled
How do you pronounce enabled?
Say eh-NAY-buld. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈneɪbəld/. In British English it is /ɪˈneɪbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enabled?
Enabled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: eh · NAY · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say enabled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈneɪbəld/ and the British form is /ɪˈneɪbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.