How to pronounce enlisted
Say it like en-LIS-tid. Enlisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- en
- LIS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlisted 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.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enlisted
American and British speakers say enlisted in essentially the same way: /ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/ in the US and /ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-LIS-tid.
What does enlisted mean?
- simple past and past participle of enlist How to pronounce enlist
- Belonging to the military, but not as a commissioned officer.
- Those individuals who have enlisted in the military and who are not commissioned officers.
Words that rhyme with enlisted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enlisted.
Questions about saying enlisted
How do you pronounce enlisted?
Say en-LIS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlisted?
Enlisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: en · LIS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say enlisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ˌɛnˈlɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.