How to pronounce enforcement
Say it like en-FOR-smunt. Enforcement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- en
- FOR
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enforcement 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.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enforcement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAW-smunt.
What does enforcement mean?
- the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Where does enforcement come from?
From Old French enforcement, see enforce + -ment.
Words that rhyme with enforcement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enforcement.
Questions about saying enforcement
How do you pronounce enforcement?
Say en-FOR-smunt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfɔrsmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɔːsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enforcement?
Enforcement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: en · FOR · smunt.
Is enforcement 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 /ɪnˈfɔːsmənt/ (in-FAW-smunt).