How to pronounce enjoyment
Say it like en-JOY-munt. Enjoyment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOY).
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- en
- JOY
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enjoyment 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.
- JOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enjoyment
American and British speakers say enjoyment in essentially the same way: /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ in the US and /ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-JOY-munt.
What does enjoyment mean?
- the pleasure felt when having a good time
- act of receiving pleasure from something
- (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property“we were given the use of his boat”
Where does enjoyment come from?
From enjoy + -ment.
Words that rhyme with enjoyment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enjoyment.
Questions about saying enjoyment
How do you pronounce enjoyment?
Say en-JOY-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enjoyment?
Enjoyment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOY). Broken into parts: en · JOY · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say enjoyment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.