How to pronounce enema
Say it like EN-uh-muh. Enema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- uh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enema 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enema
American and British speakers say enema in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnəmə/ in the US and /ˈɛnəmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-uh-muh.
What does enema mean?
- An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.
- The fluid so injected.
- A device for administering such an injection.
- To administer an enema.“It's common to enema before anal sex.”
Questions about saying enema
How do you pronounce enema?
Say EN-uh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnəmə/. In British English it is /ˈɛnəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enema?
Enema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · uh · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say enema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnəmə/ and the British form is /ˈɛnəmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.