How to pronounce enacted
Say it like eh-NAK-tud. Enacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK).
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- eh
- NAK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enacted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enacted
American and British speakers say enacted in essentially the same way: /ɛˈnæktəd/ in the US and /ɛˈnæktəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-NAK-tud.
What does enacted mean?
- simple past and past participle of enact How to pronounce enact
Words that rhyme with enacted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enacted.
Questions about saying enacted
How do you pronounce enacted?
Say eh-NAK-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈnæktəd/. In British English it is /ɛˈnæktəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enacted?
Enacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK). Broken into parts: eh · NAK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say enacted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈnæktəd/ and the British form is /ɛˈnæktəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.