How to Pronounce Enabled

To pronounce "enabled", say EN-abl-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /[ɪˈneɪbəɫd]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/[ɪˈneɪbəɫd]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enabled”

"enabled" has 3 syllables: en-abl-ed. It rhymes with fabled and disabled, if that helps it stick.

What does enabled mean?

verb

To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
To affirm; to make firm and strong.

adjective

Being capable for use or action; not disabled
Adapted for use with the specified mechanism or system.
“Ajax-enabled”

Synonyms

activate turn on allow authorize let permit empower endow

Antonyms

disable disabled

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Words that rhyme with enabled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fabled disabled labeled mislabeled abled labelled gabled cabled stabled tabled unlabeled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enabled"?▾

"Enabled" has 3 syllables: en · abl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "enabled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enabled" is /[ɪˈneɪbəɫd]/.

What does "enabled" mean?▾

Enabled: To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.

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