How to pronounce envision
Say it like en-VIZH-un. Envision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- en
- VIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Envision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of envision
American and British speakers say envision in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈvɪʒən/ in the US and /ɛnˈvɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-VIZH-un.
What does envision mean?
- To conceive or see something within one's mind. To imagine.
Where does envision come from?
From en- + vision, from Latin visionem (“a thing or sight seen”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with envision
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Questions about saying envision
How do you pronounce envision?
Say en-VIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈvɪʒən/. In British English it is /ɛnˈvɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in envision?
Envision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: en · VIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say envision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈvɪʒən/ and the British form is /ɛnˈvɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.