What are other 3-syllable words like Envious?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Envious?

How many syllables in Envious?

Envious has 3 syllables: en-vi-ous.

en-vi-ous

Syllable breakdown:

en vi ous

3 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Envious into Syllables?

en-vi-ous

The word Envious has 3 syllables: en-vi-ous.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Envious

feeling or showing envy; jealous

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Envious' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Envious'?

The word 'Envious' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as en-vi-ous.

How do you divide 'Envious' into syllables?

The word 'Envious' can be broken down into 3 syllables:en, vi, ous. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Envious'?

'Envious' is pronounced as en-vi-ous, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Envious divide into syllables

The first syllable is 'en' which has a vowel 'e'. The second syllable is 'vi' which has vowels 'i'. The third syllable is 'ous' which has vowels 'ou'. There are 3 consonants 'n', 'v', and 's'.

Part of Speech - Envious

Adjective

She was envious of her friend's new bike.

Sentences with Envious

She was envious of her friend's new bike.
He was envious of his brother's success.
The envious co-worker spread rumors about her colleague.
She couldn't help but feel envious of her neighbor's new car.
The envious child wanted the toy that his friend had.

Quotes with Envious

Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own. - Harold Coffin
Envy is the ulcer of the soul. - Socrates
Envy is the art of spoiling someone else's joy.
Envy is a littleness of soul, which cannot see beyond a certain point, and if it does not occupy the whole space, feels itself excluded. - William Hazlitt
Envy is the most stupid of vices, for there is no single advantage to be gained from it. - Honore de Balzac

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