How to pronounce enforcing
Say it like en-FOR-sing. Enforcing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- en
- FOR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enforcing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enforcing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-FAW-sing.
What does enforcing mean?
- present participle and gerund of enforce How to pronounce enforce
Words that rhyme with enforcing
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Questions about saying enforcing
How do you pronounce enforcing?
Say en-FOR-sing. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈfɔrsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈfɔːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enforcing?
Enforcing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: en · FOR · sing.
Is enforcing 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 /ɛnˈfɔːsɪŋ/ (en-FAW-sing).