enforce

/ɪnˈfɔːrs/

Syllables en·force

Stress en-FORCE

Phonics Breakdown

en

/ɪn/

reduced i

force

/fɔːrs/

or sound

Meaning

to make sure a law, rule, or obligation is obeyed

Sound Reference

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en=/ɪn/(in) + force=/fɔːrs/(force)

Example

The police enforce the law to keep people safe.