American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'enemy' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "enemy" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "enemy"

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Simple pronunciation
eh-nuh-mee
IPA transcription
/ˈɛ.nə.mi/
Word frequency
2,090th

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What does "enemy" mean?

  1. a person who hates someone or who acts or speaks against someone or something

Examples of "enemy" in a sentence

  • He's my worst enemy at work.
  • The hero must fight the enemy.
  • I want to make peace with my enemy.

How common is "enemy"?

Enemy is the 2,090th most common word in English.

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