Pronunciation

How to pronounce “enforcement

“enforcement” is pronounced /ɛnfɔːɹsmənt/ — 3 syllables.
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enforcement

/ɛnfɔːɹsmənt/

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3 syllables. Stress the 'ɔːɹsm' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to

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