How to pronounce envowel
Say it like en-VOWL. Envowel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOWL).
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- en
- VOWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Envowel 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.
- VOWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of envowel
American and British speakers say envowel in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈvaʊl/ in the US and /ɛnˈvaʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-VOWL.
What does envowel mean?
- to replace a portion of a person's name with a dash in printing, in order to avoid libel.
Where does envowel come from?
Blend of embowel + vowel with assimilation the m of embowel to the following v of vowel.
Words that rhyme with envowel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of envowel.
Questions about saying envowel
How do you pronounce envowel?
Say en-VOWL. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈvaʊl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈvaʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in envowel?
Envowel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOWL). Broken into parts: en · VOWL.
Do Americans and Brits say envowel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈvaʊl/ and the British form is /ɛnˈvaʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.