How to pronounce enfeebled
Say it like en-FEE-buld. Enfeebled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- en
- FEE
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enfeebled 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.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enfeebled
American and British speakers say enfeebled in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈfibəld/ in the US and /ɛnˈfiːbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-FEE-buld.
What does enfeebled mean?
- simple past and past participle of enfeeble How to pronounce enfeeble
- Weakened; reduced to a powerless state.
Questions about saying enfeebled
How do you pronounce enfeebled?
Say en-FEE-buld. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfibəld/. In British English it is /ɛnˈfiːbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enfeebled?
Enfeebled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: en · FEE · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say enfeebled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈfibəld/ and the British form is /ɛnˈfiːbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.