How to pronounce enforcer
Say it like en-FOR-ser. Enforcer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- en
- FOR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enforcer 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of enforcer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-FAW-suh.
What does enforcer mean?
- One who enforces.
- A hired strongman, especially working for the underworld.
- The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
Where does enforcer come from?
From enforce + -er.
Words that rhyme with enforcer
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Questions about saying enforcer
How do you pronounce enforcer?
Say en-FOR-ser. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfɔrsɚ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈfɔːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enforcer?
Enforcer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: en · FOR · ser.
Is enforcer 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 /ɛnˈfɔːsə/ (en-FAW-suh).