How to pronounce enemies
Say it like EN-uh-meez. Enemies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- uh
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enemies 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.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enemies
American and British speakers say enemies in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnəmiz/ in the US and /ˈɛnəmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-uh-meez.
What does enemies mean?
- plural of enemy How to pronounce enemy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of enemy How to pronounce enemy
Words that sound like enemies
- enemy's
Questions about saying enemies
How do you pronounce enemies?
Say EN-uh-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnəmiz/. In British English it is /ˈɛnəmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enemies?
Enemies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · uh · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say enemies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnəmiz/ and the British form is /ˈɛnəmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as enemies?
Enemies sounds the same as enemy's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.