How to pronounce enchantment
Say it like in-CHANT-munt. Enchantment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHANT).
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- in
- CHANT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchantment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enchantment
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-CHAHNT-munt.
What does enchantment mean?
- The act of enchanting or the feeling of being enchanted.
- Something that enchants; a magical spell.
Where does enchantment come from?
From Middle English enchauntement, from Old French enchantement.
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Questions about saying enchantment
How do you pronounce enchantment?
Say in-CHANT-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchantment?
Enchantment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHANT). Broken into parts: in · CHANT · munt.
Is enchantment 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 /ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ (in-CHAHNT-munt).