How to pronounce enlist
Say it like en-LIST. Enlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIST).
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- en
- LIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlist 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.
- LISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enlist
American and British speakers say enlist in essentially the same way: /ˌɛnˈlɪst/ in the US and /ˌɛnˈlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-LIST.
What does enlist mean?
- To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
- To voluntarily join a cause or organization, especially military service.“The army wants potential soldiers to enlist.”
- To recruit the aid or membership of others.“We enlisted fifty new members.”
- One who is enlisted, usually in a military service.
Where does enlist come from?
From en- + list.
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Words that rhyme with enlist
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Questions about saying enlist
How do you pronounce enlist?
Say en-LIST. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈlɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɛnˈlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlist?
Enlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIST). Broken into parts: en · LIST.
Do Americans and Brits say enlist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛnˈlɪst/ and the British form is /ˌɛnˈlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.