How to pronounce ennoble
Say it like ih-NOH-bul. Ennoble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- ih
- NOH
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ennoble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ennoble
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-NOH-bul.
What does ennoble mean?
- To bestow with nobility, honor or grace.
- To perform on a fabric the industrial processes of dry-cleaning, printing and embossing, and sizing and finishing.
Where does ennoble come from?
From Middle English ennoblen, from Old French ennoblir.
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Words that rhyme with ennoble
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Questions about saying ennoble
How do you pronounce ennoble?
Say ih-NOH-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnoʊbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈnəʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ennoble?
Ennoble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: ih · NOH · bul.
Is ennoble pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈnəʊbəl/ (ih-NOH-bul).