How to pronounce enchasten
Say it like en-CHAY-sun. Enchasten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAY).
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- en
- CHAY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchasten 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.
- CHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enchasten
American and British speakers say enchasten in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtʃeɪsən/ in the US and /ɛnˈtʃeɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-CHAY-sun.
What does enchasten mean?
- To render chaste.
Where does enchasten come from?
From en- (intensifying prefix) + chasten (“to chastise, subdue, or render chaste”).
Words that rhyme with enchasten
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Questions about saying enchasten
How do you pronounce enchasten?
Say en-CHAY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtʃeɪsən/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtʃeɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchasten?
Enchasten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAY). Broken into parts: en · CHAY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say enchasten the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtʃeɪsən/ and the British form is /ɛnˈtʃeɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.