How to pronounce enchant
Say it like in-CHANT. Enchant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHANT).
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- in
- CHANT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- CHANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of enchant
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-CHAHNT.
What does enchant mean?
- To attract and delight, to charm.
- To cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms).
- To magically enhance or degrade an item.
- An enchantment
Where does enchant come from?
Doublet of incant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with enchant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enchant.
Questions about saying enchant
How do you pronounce enchant?
Say in-CHANT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtʃænt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchant?
Enchant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHANT). Broken into parts: in · CHANT.
Is enchant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ (in-CHAHNT).