How to pronounce envie
Say it like in-VY. Envie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- in
- VY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Envie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of envie
American and British speakers say envie in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈvaɪ/ in the US and /ɪnˈvaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VY.
What does envie mean?
- A strong desire or craving, especially for (a particular kind of) food.
Where does envie come from?
Borrowed from French envie (“urge, craving”).
Words that rhyme with envie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of envie.
Questions about saying envie
How do you pronounce envie?
Say in-VY. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvaɪ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in envie?
Envie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: in · VY.
Do Americans and Brits say envie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈvaɪ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.