How to pronounce enjoin
Say it like en-JOYN. Enjoin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYN).
- en
- JOYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enjoin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- JOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of enjoin
American and British speakers say enjoin in essentially the same way: /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪn/ in the US and /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-JOYN.
What does enjoin mean?
- To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
- To prescribe under authority; to ordain.
- To prohibit or restrain by a judicial order or decree; to put an injunction on.
Where does enjoin come from?
From Middle English enjoinen, from Old French enjoindre (“to join with”), from Latin iniungo (“to attach”), a compound of in- (“into” “upon”) and iungo.
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Words that rhyme with enjoin
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Questions about saying enjoin
How do you pronounce enjoin?
Say en-JOYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪn/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enjoin?
Enjoin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYN). Broken into parts: en · JOYN.
Do Americans and Brits say enjoin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪn/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.