How to pronounce "envie" in EnglishNoun
ɪnˈvaɪ
in·VY
Primary stress: VY
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “envie”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
in
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
VY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("VY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "envie" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “envie”
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In which all pleasures plenteously abownd, And none does others happinesse envye
Hear it in context: “envie”
The English word “envie” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɪnˈvaɪ (phonetic respelling: in-VY). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (in · VY), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (VY). Grammatically, “envie” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say envie in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “envie”
- To vie; to emulate; to strive.
- A strong desire or craving, especially for (a particular kind of) food.
Example Sentences (2)
- “In which all pleasures plenteously abownd, And none does others happinesse envye”
- “"Oooo, yum." Linda licked her lips. "I had an envie for that." An envie is an urge. She walked to the oven, opened it, and looked in.”
Pronounce: “envie”
- Pronunciation:
- in-VY
- Syllables:
- in · VY
- Written Hyphenation:
- en · vie
- Primary stress:
- VY
- IPA:
- ɪnˈvaɪ
- Hear it in context
- envie
Words that Rhyme with “envie”
-aɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"envie" (⁄ɪnˈvaɪ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "envie" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about envie
How do you pronounce “envie”?
“envie” is pronounced ⁄ɪnˈvaɪ⁄ (in-VY). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “envie”?
“envie” has 2 syllables: in · VY.
Where is the stress in “envie”?
The primary stress in “envie” is on “VY”.
What does “envie” mean?
To vie; to emulate; to strive.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “envie”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).