How to Pronounce "anvil"
word
ˈænvəɫ
AN-vil
ˈænvəl
AN-vil
Definition
A heavy iron or steel block with a flat top, used by blacksmiths as a surface for hammering and shaping metal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈænvəɫ
British English
ˈænvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-vil
UK
AN-vil
Listen in Context
The blacksmith hammered the metal on the anvil.
An anvil is very heavy.
The anvil is placed on the workshop floor.
He accidentally dropped his tool on the anvil, making a loud noise.