How to pronounce enroll
Say it like en-ROHL. Enroll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHL).
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- en
- ROHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enroll 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.
- ROHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of enroll
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-ROHL.
What does enroll mean?
- To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list
- To enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of.“They were eager to enroll new recruits.”
- To enlist oneself (in something) or become a member (of something).“Have you enrolled in classes yet for this term?”
Where does enroll come from?
From Middle English enrollen, from Anglo-Norman enroller; by surface analysis, en- + roll.
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Questions about saying enroll
How do you pronounce enroll?
Say en-ROHL. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈroʊl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enroll?
Enroll has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHL). Broken into parts: en · ROHL.
Is enroll pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɛnˈrəʊl/ (en-ROHL).