How to pronounce enfeeble
Say it like en-FEE-bul. Enfeeble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- en
- FEE
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enfeeble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enfeeble
American and British speakers say enfeeble in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈfibəl/ in the US and /ɛnˈfiːbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-FEE-bul.
What does enfeeble mean?
- To make feeble.
Where does enfeeble come from?
From Middle English enfeblen, from Old French enfeblir.
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Questions about saying enfeeble
How do you pronounce enfeeble?
Say en-FEE-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfibəl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈfiːbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enfeeble?
Enfeeble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: en · FEE · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say enfeeble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈfibəl/ and the British form is /ɛnˈfiːbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.