How to pronounce enjoyable
Say it like en-JOY-uh-bul. Enjoyable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOY).
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- en
- JOY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enjoyable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- JOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enjoyable
American and British speakers say enjoyable in essentially the same way: /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/ in the US and /ɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-JOY-uh-bul.
What does enjoyable mean?
- affording satisfaction or pleasure“the company was enjoyable”“found her praise gratifying”
Where does enjoyable come from?
From enjoy + -able.
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Words that rhyme with enjoyable
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Questions about saying enjoyable
How do you pronounce enjoyable?
Say en-JOY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enjoyable?
Enjoyable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOY). Broken into parts: en · JOY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say enjoyable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.