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How to pronounce unenforced

Say it like uhn-en-FORST. Unenforced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORST).

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US American/ˌʌnɛnˈfɔrst/uhn-en-FORST
UK British/ˌʌnɛnˈfɔːst/uhn-en-FAWST
  • uhn
  • en
  • FORST
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unenforced pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  3. FORSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.

American vs British pronunciation of unenforced

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: uhn-en-FAWST.

What does unenforced mean?

adjective
  1. Not enforced.

Where does unenforced come from?

From un- + enforced.

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Words that rhyme with unenforced

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Questions about saying unenforced

How do you pronounce unenforced?

Say uhn-en-FORST. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɛnˈfɔrst/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɛnˈfɔːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unenforced?

Unenforced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORST). Broken into parts: uhn · en · FORST.

Is unenforced pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌnɛnˈfɔːst/ (uhn-en-FAWST).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).