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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable en
  • 5 letters
Syllables
en-e-my: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: EN-e-my.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛnəmi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as en-emy.

Words that rhyme with enemy

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide enemy into syllables?

enemy divides as en-e-my. en-e-my: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in enemy?

Enemy has 3 syllables (en-e-my).

Which syllable is stressed in enemy?

The stressed syllable in enemy is en. The 1st syllable is stressed: EN-e-my.

How do you pronounce enemy?

/ˈɛnəmi/ in American English.