How to pronounce enjoined
Say it like en-JOYND. Enjoined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYND).
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- en
- JOYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enjoined 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.
- JOYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of enjoined
American and British speakers say enjoined in essentially the same way: /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪnd/ in the US and /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-JOYND.
What does enjoined mean?
- Prescribed; expected (by an authority).
- simple past and past participle of enjoin How to pronounce enjoin
Words that rhyme with enjoined
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Questions about saying enjoined
How do you pronounce enjoined?
Say en-JOYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enjoined?
Enjoined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOYND). Broken into parts: en · JOYND.
Do Americans and Brits say enjoined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪnd/ and the British form is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.