How to pronounce enlivening
Say it like en-LY-vuh-ning. Enlivening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- en
- LY
- vuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlivening 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enlivening
American and British speakers say enlivening in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈlaɪvənɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛnˈlaɪvənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-LY-vuh-ning.
What does enlivening mean?
- present participle and gerund of enliven How to pronounce enliven
- The process of making something more lively.
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Questions about saying enlivening
How do you pronounce enlivening?
Say en-LY-vuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈlaɪvənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈlaɪvənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlivening?
Enlivening has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: en · LY · vuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say enlivening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈlaɪvənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛnˈlaɪvənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.