How to pronounce enforced
Say it like en-FORST. Enforced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORST).
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- en
- FORST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enforced 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.
- FORSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of enforced
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAWST.
What does enforced mean?
- forced or compelled or put in force“a life of enforced inactivity”“enforced obedience”
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Questions about saying enforced
How do you pronounce enforced?
Say en-FORST. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfɔrst/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɔːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enforced?
Enforced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FORST). Broken into parts: en · FORST.
Is enforced 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 /ɪnˈfɔːst/ (in-FAWST).