How to pronounce enlivens
Say it like en-LY-vunz. Enlivens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- en
- LY
- vunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlivens 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.
- vunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enlivens
American and British speakers say enlivens in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈlaɪvənz/ in the US and /ɛnˈlaɪvənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-LY-vunz.
What does enlivens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of enliven How to pronounce enliven
Questions about saying enlivens
How do you pronounce enlivens?
Say en-LY-vunz. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈlaɪvənz/. In British English it is /ɛnˈlaɪvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlivens?
Enlivens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: en · LY · vunz.
Do Americans and Brits say enlivens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈlaɪvənz/ and the British form is /ɛnˈlaɪvənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.