How to pronounce enounce
Say it like ih-NOWNS. Enounce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS).
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- ih
- NOWNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enounce 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.
- NOWNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of enounce
American and British speakers say enounce in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnaʊns/ in the US and /ɪˈnaʊns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NOWNS.
What does enounce mean?
- To say or pronounce; to enunciate.
- To declare or proclaim.
- To state unequivocally.
Where does enounce come from?
From French énoncer, from Latin ēnuntiō.
Words that rhyme with enounce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enounce.
Questions about saying enounce
How do you pronounce enounce?
Say ih-NOWNS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnaʊns/. In British English it is /ɪˈnaʊns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enounce?
Enounce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWNS). Broken into parts: ih · NOWNS.
Do Americans and Brits say enounce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnaʊns/ and the British form is /ɪˈnaʊns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.