enforcement

/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

Syllables en·force·ment

Stress en-FORCE-ment

Phonics Breakdown

en

/ɪn/

short i

force

/fɔːrs/

or sound

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

the act of making sure laws or rules are obeyed

Sound Reference

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en=/ɪn/(in) + force=/fɔːrs/(force) + ment=/mənt/(government)

Example

Strict enforcement of the law is necessary for public safety.