How to pronounce enlisting
Say it like en-LIS-ting. Enlisting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- en
- LIS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlisting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enlisting
American and British speakers say enlisting in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈlɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛnˈlɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-LIS-ting.
What does enlisting mean?
- present participle and gerund of enlist How to pronounce enlist
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Words that rhyme with enlisting
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Questions about saying enlisting
How do you pronounce enlisting?
Say en-LIS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈlɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈlɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlisting?
Enlisting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: en · LIS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say enlisting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈlɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛnˈlɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.