How to pronounce enmity
Say it like EN-muh-tee. Enmity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- muh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enmity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enmity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EN-mih-tee.
What does enmity mean?
- The quality of being an enemy; a hostile or unfriendly disposition.
- A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.
Where does enmity come from?
From Middle English enemyte, from Old French enemisté, ennemistié, from Late Latin, Vulgar Latin *inimīcitās, *inimīcitātem, from Latin inimīcus (“enemy”).
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Questions about saying enmity
How do you pronounce enmity?
Say EN-muh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnməti/. In British English it is /ˈɛnmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enmity?
Enmity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · muh · tee.
Is enmity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛnmɪti/ (EN-mih-tee).