How to Pronounce “enumerate”

American (US)

/ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/

British (UK)

/ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/

verb — To specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “enumerate” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “enumerate” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "enumerate" mean?

enumerate (verb): To specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order.

How do you pronounce "enumerate" in American vs British English?

American English: /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/. British English: /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "enumerate"?

/ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ in American English, /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "enumerate"?

“enumerate” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.