How to pronounce enchanted
Say it like en-CHAN-tid. Enchanted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAN).
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- en
- CHAN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchanted 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.
- CHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enchanted
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-CHAHN-tid.
What does enchanted mean?
- simple past and past participle of enchant How to pronounce enchant
- Charmed, delighted, enraptured.“enchanted evening”
- Under the influence of enchantment.“enchanted castle”
- A greeting used when introduced to someone for the first time, especially by a man when introduced to a woman.
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Questions about saying enchanted
How do you pronounce enchanted?
Say en-CHAN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtʃæntɪd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchanted?
Enchanted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAN). Broken into parts: en · CHAN · tid.
Is enchanted 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 /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/ (in-CHAHN-tid).