How to pronounce enumerate
Say it like ih-NYOO-muh-rayt. Enumerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- ih
- NYOO
- muh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enumerate 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.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of enumerate
American and British speakers say enumerate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnjuməˌreɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NYOO-muh-rayt.
What does enumerate mean?
- To specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order.
- To determine the amount of.
Where does enumerate come from?
First attested in 1600–1650; borrowed from Latin enumerātus, the perfect passive participle of enumerō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying enumerate
How do you pronounce enumerate?
Say ih-NYOO-muh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnjuməˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enumerate?
Enumerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: ih · NYOO · muh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say enumerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnjuməˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.