How to pronounce enviously
Say it like EN-vee-uh-slee. Enviously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- vee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enviously 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enviously
American and British speakers say enviously in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnviəsli/ in the US and /ˈɛnviəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-vee-uh-slee.
What does enviously mean?
- in an envious manner or to an envious degree
Where does enviously come from?
From envious + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying enviously
How do you pronounce enviously?
Say EN-vee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnviəsli/. In British English it is /ˈɛnviəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enviously?
Enviously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · vee · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say enviously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnviəsli/ and the British form is /ˈɛnviəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.