How to pronounce enby
Say it like EN-bee. Enby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enby
American and British speakers say enby in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnbi/ in the US and /ˈɛnbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-bee.
What does enby mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of NB (“a non-binary person; a person whose gender identity is not strictly that of a man or a woman; one who is outside of the gender binary”).
- Pronunciation spelling of NB (“non-binary; having or pertaining to a gender identity that is not strictly that of a man or a woman, that is, outside of the gender binary”).
Where does enby come from?
The adjective is derived from the noun.
Questions about saying enby
How do you pronounce enby?
Say EN-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnbi/. In British English it is /ˈɛnbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enby?
Enby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say enby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnbi/ and the British form is /ˈɛnbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.