How to pronounce enviable
Say it like EN-vih-uh-bul. Enviable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- vih
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enviable 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.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 enviable
American and British speakers say enviable in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnvɪəbəl/ in the US and /ˈɛnviəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-vee-uh-bul.
What does enviable mean?
- Arousing or likely to arouse envy.
Where does enviable come from?
From envy + -able (suffix meaning ‘able or fit to be done’ forming adjectives).
Questions about saying enviable
How do you pronounce enviable?
Say EN-vih-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnvɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛnviəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enviable?
Enviable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · vih · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say enviable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnvɪəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛnviəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.