How to pronounce enough
Say it like ih-NUHF. Enough has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHF).
- ih
- NUHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enough pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of enough
American and British speakers say enough in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnʌf/ in the US and /ɪˈnʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NUHF.
What does enough mean?
- an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose“enough is as good as a feast”“there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country”
- sufficient for the purpose“an adequate income”“the food was adequate”
- as much as necessary“Have I eaten enough?”“I've had plenty, thanks”
Where does enough come from?
From Middle English ynogh, from Old English ġenōg (“enough”), from Proto-Germanic *ganōgaz (“enough”) (compare Scots eneuch, West Frisian genôch, Dutch genoeg, German genug, Low German (ge)noog, Danish nok, Swedish nog, Icelandic nógur), fr
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with enough
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enough.
Questions about saying enough
How do you pronounce enough?
Say ih-NUHF. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnʌf/. In British English it is /ɪˈnʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enough?
Enough has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHF). Broken into parts: ih · NUHF.
Do Americans and Brits say enough the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnʌf/ and the British form is /ɪˈnʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.