How to pronounce enforceable
Say it like en-FOR-suh-bul. Enforceable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- en
- FOR
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enforceable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enforceable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-FAW-suh-bul.
What does enforceable mean?
- Capable of being enforced.
Where does enforceable come from?
From enforce + -able.
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Words that rhyme with enforceable
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Questions about saying enforceable
How do you pronounce enforceable?
Say en-FOR-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfɔrsəbəl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈfɔːsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enforceable?
Enforceable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: en · FOR · suh · bul.
Is enforceable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛnˈfɔːsəbəl/ (en-FAW-suh-bul).