How to Pronounce Anvil

To pronounce "anvil", say ANV-il — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæn.vɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæn.vɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anvil”

"anvil" has 2 syllables: anv-il. It rhymes with manvel and granville, if that helps it stick.

What does anvil mean?

noun

  1. A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
  2. An incus bone in the middle ear.

verb

  1. To fashion on an anvil (often used figuratively).

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Words that rhyme with anvil

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manvelgranvillemanvilmanville

Related words

incusstithywalltonanconyforge-hammerflatterforge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anvil"?▾

"Anvil" has 2 syllables: anv · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "anvil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anvil" is /ˈæn.vɪl/.

What does "anvil" mean?▾

Anvil: A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.

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