How to Pronounce Enemy

To pronounce "enemy", say EN-emy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛnəmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɛnəmi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enemy”

"enemy" has 2 syllables: en-emy. It rhymes with archenemy and mcmenamy, if that helps it stick.

What does enemy 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.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy

Synonyms

adversarybackfriendfoenemesisunfriend

Antonyms

allyfriend

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Words that rhyme with enemy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archenemymcmenamymcmenemyxenomi

Related words

foemanhostilefoeopponentoppositionenmitynemesisadversary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enemy"?▾

"Enemy" has 2 syllables: en · emy.

What is the IPA transcription of "enemy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enemy" is /ˈɛnəmi/.

What does "enemy" mean?▾

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

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