How to Pronounce Enlisted

To pronounce "enlisted", say ENL-ist-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

ENL-ist-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “enlisted”

"enlisted" has 3 syllables: enl-ist-ed. It rhymes with twisted and insisted, if that helps it stick.

What does enlisted mean?

verb

  1. To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
  2. To join a cause or organization, especially military service.

    “The army wants potential soldiers to enlist.”

noun

  1. Those individuals who have enlisted in the military and who are not commissioned officers.

adjective

  1. Belonging to the military, but not as a commissioned officer.

Synonyms

enscroll

Words that rhyme with enlisted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twistedinsistedpersistedtightfistedlistedassistedresistedconsistedcoexistedexistedunlistedunassisted

Related words

noncommissionedrecruitmentmobilizedincorporatedregisteredlistedinsuredappeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enlisted"?▾

"Enlisted" has 3 syllables: enl · ist · ed.

What does "enlisted" mean?▾

Enlisted: To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.

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