How to pronounce encaenia
Say it like en-SEE-nee-uh. Encaenia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- en
- SEE
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encaenia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encaenia
American and British speakers say encaenia in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsiniə/ in the US and /ɛnˈsiːniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SEE-nee-uh.
What does encaenia mean?
- A festival held to mark the anniversary of the dedication of a church or temple; (especially), of the Temple at Jerusalem.
- The annual commemoration service of founders and benefactors of Oxford University.
Words that rhyme with encaenia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of encaenia.
Questions about saying encaenia
How do you pronounce encaenia?
Say en-SEE-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsiniə/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsiːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encaenia?
Encaenia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: en · SEE · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say encaenia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsiniə/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsiːniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.