How to pronounce enable

Say it like this: /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɪˈneɪ.bəl/

What does enable mean?

verbTo 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.

To qualify or approve for some role or position; to render sanction or authorization to; to confirm suitability for.

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