How to pronounce envelopes
Say it like EN-vuh-lohps. Envelopes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- vuh
- lohps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Envelopes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of envelopes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EN-vuh-lohps.
What does envelopes mean?
- plural of envelope How to pronounce envelope
- third-person singular simple present indicative of envelope How to pronounce envelope
Questions about saying envelopes
How do you pronounce envelopes?
Say EN-vuh-lohps. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnvəˌloʊps/. In British English it is /ˈɛnvəˌləʊps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in envelopes?
Envelopes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · vuh · lohps.
Is envelopes 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 /ˈɛnvəˌləʊps/ (EN-vuh-lohps).