How to pronounce enact
Say it like ih-NAKT. Enact has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAKT).
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- ih
- NAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enact pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of enact
American and British speakers say enact in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnækt/ in the US and /ɪˈnækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NAKT.
What does enact mean?
- To make (a bill) into law.
- To act the part of; to play.
- To do; to effect.
Where does enact come from?
From Middle English enacten, from en-, from Old French en- (“to cause to be”), from Latin in- (“in”) and Old French acte (“perform, do”), from Latin actum, past participle of ago (“set in motion”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with enact
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Questions about saying enact
How do you pronounce enact?
Say ih-NAKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnækt/. In British English it is /ɪˈnækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enact?
Enact has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAKT). Broken into parts: ih · NAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say enact the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnækt/ and the British form is /ɪˈnækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.