How to Pronounce Enamel

To pronounce "enamel", say EN-am-el — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈnæməl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪˈnæməl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enamel”

"enamel" has 3 syllables: en-am-el. It rhymes with stammel and camel, if that helps it stick.

What does enamel mean?

noun

  1. An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.
  2. A coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish.

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Words that rhyme with enamel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stammelcamelmammallamelhamelrammelramalamyl-scammelhammal

Related words

paintportalkydthinglacquercoatingfinishgloss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enamel"?▾

"Enamel" has 3 syllables: en · am · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "enamel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enamel" is /ɪˈnæməl/.

What does "enamel" mean?▾

Enamel: An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.

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