How do you pronounce "envious"?

In American English: /ˈɛnviːəs/ (EHNV-ee-uhs). In British English: /ˈɛnviəs/ (EHNV-ee-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈɛnviːəs/ (EHNV-ee-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈɛnviəs/ (EHNV-ee-uhs).

Is "envious" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛnviːəs/ (EHNV-ee-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈɛnviəs/ (EHNV-ee-uhs).

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envious

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/ˈɛnviːəs/

EHNV-ee-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

ɛnven·iːvi·əsous

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