How to pronounce enabler
Say it like eh-NAY-buh-ler. Enabler has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- eh
- NAY
- buh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enabler 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of enabler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eh-NAY-buh-luh.
What does enabler mean?
- One who or that which helps something to happen.
- One who encourages a bad habit in another (typically drug addiction) by their behavior.
- One who gives someone else the power to behave in a certain way.
Where does enabler come from?
From enable + -er.
Questions about saying enabler
How do you pronounce enabler?
Say eh-NAY-buh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈneɪbəlɚ/. In British English it is /ɛˈneɪbələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enabler?
Enabler has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: eh · NAY · buh · ler.
Is enabler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛˈneɪbələ/ (eh-NAY-buh-luh).