How to pronounce enfilade
Say it like EN-fuh-layd. Enfilade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- fuh
- layd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enfilade 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of enfilade
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: en-fuh-LAYD.
What does enfilade mean?
- A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line.
- Gunfire directed along the length of a target.
- A series of doors that provide a vista when open.
- To rake (something) with gunfire.
- To be directed toward (something) like enfilading gunfire.
- To arrange (rooms or other structures) in a row.
Where does enfilade come from?
Borrowed from French enfilade.
Questions about saying enfilade
How do you pronounce enfilade?
Say EN-fuh-layd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnfəˌleɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɛnfəˈleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enfilade?
Enfilade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · fuh · layd.
Is enfilade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌɛnfəˈleɪd/ (en-fuh-LAYD).