How to pronounce "enable"

enable

Adjective
American
/ɪˈneɪbəl/

Syllable Breakdown

e na ble

How natives say enable

British
/ɪˈneɪbəl/

Syllable Breakdown

e na ble

How natives say enable

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a short 'ih' sound: /ɪ/.

  • Move to the 'nay' sound with strong emphasis: /neɪ/.

  • End softly with 'buhl': /bəl/.

Common Mistakes

  • e-nuh-bul (incorrect vowel sounds)

  • e-nay-bel (adding extra vowel sound)

  • en-ab-le (incorrect syllable stress)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a light 'ih' sound: /ɪ/.

  • Continue into 'nay' with emphasis: /neɪ/.

  • Finish with 'bl' like 'bull': /bl/.

common mistakes

  • e-nuh-bul (incorrect vowel sounds)

  • e-nei-bel (extra vowel sound)

  • en-ab-le (wrong syllable stress)

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'enable'?

The stress is on the second syllable: 'na'.

How many syllables are in 'enable'?

'Enable' has three syllables: e-na-ble.

Is the 'e' in 'enable' silent?

No, the initial 'e' is pronounced as /ɪ/.

Definition

enable

To make something possible.

Word Family

ability

/əˈbɪləti/

noun

The skill to do something.

Example: She has the ability to dance.

enablement

/ɪˈneɪblmənt/

noun

The process of making something possible.

Example: The company's enablement helped us succeed.

enabler

/ɪˈneɪblər/

noun

Someone or something that makes it possible to do something.

Example: The teacher is an enabler of learning.

Key Pronunciation Differences

In 'ability', the stress is on the second syllable.

'Enablement' starts the same but has an added suffix.

'Enabler' replaces /bəl/ with /blər/.

Pro Tips

Practice Stress

Focus on stressing the second syllable, 'nay', when practicing.

Silent 'e' Check

Remember, the first 'e' is not silent; say it softly.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Enable

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/əkˈsɛsəri/

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/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

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/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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