How to Pronounce Envelope

To pronounce "envelope", say ENV-el-op-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “envelope”

"envelope" has 4 syllables: env-el-op-e. It rhymes with scope and trope, if that helps it stick.

What does envelope mean?

noun

  1. A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.
  2. Something that envelops; a wrapping.

Synonyms

gasbagwrapper

Words that rhyme with envelope

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scopetropegropemisanthroperopecopekaleidoscopemopelopesoaptopehope

Related words

gasbagdossierstaffingcomponentramletterenclosureamount

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "envelope"?▾

"Envelope" has 4 syllables: env · el · op · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "envelope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "envelope" is /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/.

What does "envelope" mean?▾

Envelope: A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.

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