How to pronounce enfield
Say it like EN-feeld. Enfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enfield 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.
- feeldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enfield
American and British speakers say enfield in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnfild/ in the US and /ˈɛnfiːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-feeld.
What does enfield mean?
- A heraldic beast with the head of a fox, the chest of a grayhound, the talons of an eagle, the body of a lion, and the hindlegs and tail of a wolf.
Where does enfield come from?
Possibly a corruption of Irish onchú, denoting a mythical water beast.
Questions about saying enfield
How do you pronounce enfield?
Say EN-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnfild/. In British English it is /ˈɛnfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enfield?
Enfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say enfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnfild/ and the British form is /ˈɛnfiːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.