How to pronounce enamored
Say it like ih-NAM-erd. Enamored has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAM).
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- ih
- NAM
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enamored 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enamored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NAM-ud.
What does enamored mean?
- In love, amorous.“She's enamored of [or with] her new boyfriend.”
- simple past and past participle of enamor How to pronounce enamor
Where does enamored come from?
Inherited from Middle English enamoured, a partial calque of Old French enamore, past participle of enamorer, enamourer; compare amour and enamor, enamour.
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Questions about saying enamored
How do you pronounce enamored?
Say ih-NAM-erd. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnæmərd/. In British English it is /ɪˈnæməd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enamored?
Enamored has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAM). Broken into parts: ih · NAM · erd.
Is enamored 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 /ɪˈnæməd/ (ih-NAM-ud).