How to pronounce enclave
Say it like AHN-klayv. Enclave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHN).
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- AHN
- klayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enclave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klayvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of enclave
American and British speakers say enclave in essentially the same way: /ˈɑnˌkleɪv/ in the US and /ˈɛnkleɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-klayv.
Other ways to say enclave
Enclave also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- EN-klayv /ˈɛnˌkleɪv/
What does enclave mean?
- A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.“The Republic of San Marino is an enclave of Italy.”
- A group that is set off from a larger population by its characteristic or behavior.
- An isolated portion of an application's address space, such that data in an enclave can only be accessed by code in the same enclave.
- To enclose within a foreign territory.
Where does enclave come from?
Borrowed from French enclave, from Middle French enclave (“enclave”), deverbal of enclaver (“to inclose”), from Old French enclaver (“to inclose, lock in”), from Vulgar Latin *inclāvāre (“to lock in”), from in + Latin clavis (“key”) or clavus (“nail, bolt”).
Words that rhyme with enclave
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Questions about saying enclave
How do you pronounce enclave?
Say AHN-klayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑnˌkleɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɛnkleɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enclave?
Enclave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHN). Broken into parts: AHN · klayv.
Do Americans and Brits say enclave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑnˌkleɪv/ and the British form is /ˈɛnkleɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.