How to pronounce environs
Say it like in-VY-runz. Environs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- in
- VY
- runz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Environs 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.
- runzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of environs
American and British speakers say environs in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/ in the US and /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VY-runz.
What does environs mean?
- plural of environ: the environment, the surroundings.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of environ
Where does environs come from?
From environ + -s.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying environs
How do you pronounce environs?
Say in-VY-runz. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in environs?
Environs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: in · VY · runz.
Do Americans and Brits say environs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/ and the British form is /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.