How to pronounce enunciate
Say it like ih-NUHN-see-ayt. Enunciate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN).
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- ih
- NUHN
- see
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enunciate 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.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of enunciate
American and British speakers say enunciate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-NUHN-see-ayt.
What does enunciate mean?
- To make a definite or systematic statement of.
- To announce, proclaim.
- To articulate, pronounce.“You must enunciate all the syllables.”
Where does enunciate come from?
From Latin ēnuntiātus, past participle of ēnuntiō (“to report, declare”), from ē- + nūntiō (“to report”).
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Questions about saying enunciate
How do you pronounce enunciate?
Say ih-NUHN-see-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enunciate?
Enunciate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHN). Broken into parts: ih · NUHN · see · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say enunciate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.