How to pronounce enamor
Say it like ih-NAM-er. Enamor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAM).
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- ih
- NAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enamor 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.
- NAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of enamor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NAM-uh.
What does enamor mean?
- To cause to be in love.
- To captivate.
Where does enamor come from?
From Middle English enamouren, a late back-formation from enamoured, itself a partial calque of Old French enamore, past participle of enamorer, enamourer, equivalent to prefix en- + amor + -er.
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Words that rhyme with enamor
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Questions about saying enamor
How do you pronounce enamor?
Say ih-NAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnæmɚ/. In British English it is /ɪˈnæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enamor?
Enamor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAM). Broken into parts: ih · NAM · er.
Is enamor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈnæmə/ (ih-NAM-uh).