How to Pronounce Enforced

To pronounce "enforced", say ENF-orc-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈfɔːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈfɔːst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enforced”

"enforced" has 3 syllables: enf-orc-ed. It rhymes with reinforced and forced, if that helps it stick.

What does enforced mean?

verb

  1. To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.

    “The police are there to enforce the law.”

  2. To give strength or force to; to affirm, to emphasize.

    “The victim was able to enforce his evidence against the alleged perpetrator.”

Words that rhyme with enforced

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reinforcedforcedendorseddivorcedhorsedunenforcedoutsourcedunhorsedborstdorstforsthohorst

Related words

implementedaccomplishedachievedactionedadheredadministeredapplicationapplied

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enforced"?▾

"Enforced" has 3 syllables: enf · orc · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "enforced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enforced" is /ɪnˈfɔːst/.

What does "enforced" mean?▾

Enforced: To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.

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