How to pronounce enlistee
Say it like in-lis-TEE. Enlistee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- in
- lis
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlistee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enlistee
American and British speakers say enlistee in essentially the same way: /ɪnˌlɪˈsti/ in the US and /ɪnˌlɪˈstiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-lis-TEE.
What does enlistee mean?
- A person who enlists (or is enlisted), especially into the armed forces
Where does enlistee come from?
From enlist + -ee.
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Questions about saying enlistee
How do you pronounce enlistee?
Say in-lis-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌlɪˈsti/. In British English it is /ɪnˌlɪˈstiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlistee?
Enlistee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: in · lis · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say enlistee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˌlɪˈsti/ and the British form is /ɪnˌlɪˈstiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.