How to pronounce enactment
Say it like eh-NAKT-munt. Enactment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAKT).
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- eh
- NAKT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enactment 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.
- NAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enactment
American and British speakers say enactment in essentially the same way: /ɛˈnæktmənt/ in the US and /ɛˈnæktmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-NAKT-munt.
What does enactment mean?
- The act of playing the part of.“The actors' powerful enactment of the play was breathtaking.”
- The act of making (a bill) into law.“The enactment of this law will be a great step backward for our country.”
- A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body.“The enactments passed by the council that year included sweeping reforms.”
Where does enactment come from?
From enact + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying enactment
How do you pronounce enactment?
Say eh-NAKT-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈnæktmənt/. In British English it is /ɛˈnæktmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enactment?
Enactment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAKT). Broken into parts: eh · NAKT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say enactment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈnæktmənt/ and the British form is /ɛˈnæktmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.