How to pronounce enchanter
Say it like in-CHAN-ter. Enchanter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAN).
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- in
- CHAN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchanter 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.
- CHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of enchanter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-CHAHN-tuh.
What does enchanter mean?
- One who enchants or delights.
- A spellcaster, conjurer, wizard, sorcerer or soothsayer who specializes in enchantments.
Where does enchanter come from?
From Middle English enchantour, from Old French enchanteor (Modern French enchanteur), from Latin incantātor (“enchanter; spellcaster; conjurer”), from incantāre (“to sing, to consecrate with spells”).
Words that rhyme with enchanter
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Questions about saying enchanter
How do you pronounce enchanter?
Say in-CHAN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtʃæntɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtʃɑːntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchanter?
Enchanter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAN). Broken into parts: in · CHAN · ter.
Is enchanter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈtʃɑːntə/ (in-CHAHN-tuh).