How to Pronounce "anvils"
word
ˈænvəɫ
AN-vil
ˈænvəlz
AN-vilz
Definition
Anvils are heavy blocks of metal, usually with a flat top, used by blacksmiths for shaping and hammering hot metal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænvəɫ
British English
ˈænvəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-vil
UK
AN-vilz
Listen in Context
The blacksmith has several anvils in his workshop.
Old anvils are made of very strong metal.
He collects historic tools like hammers and anvils.
In cartoons, anvils always seem to fall out of the sky.