How to Pronounce Enlisting

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

ENL-ist-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “enlisting”

"enlisting" has 3 syllables: enl-ist-ing. It rhymes with twisting and existing, if that helps it stick.

What does enlisting 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.”

Synonyms

enscroll

Words that rhyme with enlisting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twistingexistingpersistinglistingpreexistingassistinginsistingresistingcoexistingblacklistingdelistingconsisting

Related words

recruitmentconscriptingjoiningmassingmobilizingobtainingrecruitrecruiting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enlisting"?▾

"Enlisting" has 3 syllables: enl · ist · ing.

What does "enlisting" mean?▾

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

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