How to pronounce enchantress
Say it like in-CHAN-tris. Enchantress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAN).
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- in
- CHAN
- tris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchantress 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.
- trisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enchantress
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-CHAHN-tris.
What does enchantress mean?
- A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
- A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.“She was the enchantress of men’s hearts.”
- A femme fatale.“His desire for that enchantress led him to financial ruin.”
Where does enchantress come from?
From Middle English enchaunteresse, from Old French enchanteresse; equivalent to enchanter + -ess.
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Questions about saying enchantress
How do you pronounce enchantress?
Say in-CHAN-tris. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtʃæntrɪs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtʃɑːntrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchantress?
Enchantress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAN). Broken into parts: in · CHAN · tris.
Is enchantress 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 /ɪnˈtʃɑːntrɪs/ (in-CHAHN-tris).