How to pronounce enforces
Say it like en-FOR-siz. Enforces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- en
- FOR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enforces 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enforces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-FAW-siz.
What does enforces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of enforce How to pronounce enforce
Questions about saying enforces
How do you pronounce enforces?
Say en-FOR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /ɛnˈfɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enforces?
Enforces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: en · FOR · siz.
Is enforces 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 /ɛnˈfɔːsɪz/ (en-FAW-siz).