How to pronounce enable
enable
/eˈneɪbəl/
3 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪˈneɪbəl/.
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| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce enable?
Enable is pronounced /eˈneɪbəl/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪˈneɪbəl/, is also used.
How many syllables are in enable?
Enable has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in enable?
The second syllable: /eˈneɪbəl/.