How to Pronounce Enemies

To pronounce "enemies", say EN-em-ies — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛnəmiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɛnəmiz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enemies”

"enemies" has 3 syllables: en-em-ies.

What does enemies mean?

noun

  1. Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

    “Crush the enemy!”

  2. A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.

    “Rally together against a common enemy.”

verb

  1. To make an enemy of.

Synonyms

adversarybackfriendfoenemesisunfriend

Antonyms

allyfriend

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Related words

adversariesaggressorsantagonisticantagonistsattackersbanditsfoefoes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enemies"?▾

"Enemies" has 3 syllables: en · em · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "enemies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enemies" is /ˈɛnəmiz/.

What does "enemies" mean?▾

Enemies: Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

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