How to pronounce enlistment
Say it like en-LIST-munt. Enlistment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIST).
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- en
- LIST
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlistment 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.
- LISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enlistment
American and British speakers say enlistment in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈlɪstmənt/ in the US and /ɛnˈlɪstmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-LIST-munt.
What does enlistment mean?
- The act of enlisting.
- Voluntary service based on an individual's desire to serve a cause.
Where does enlistment come from?
From enlist + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying enlistment
How do you pronounce enlistment?
Say en-LIST-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈlɪstmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈlɪstmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlistment?
Enlistment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIST). Broken into parts: en · LIST · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say enlistment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈlɪstmənt/ and the British form is /ɛnˈlɪstmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.