How to pronounce englyn
Say it like ENG-lin. Englyn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ENG).
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- ENG
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Englyn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of englyn
American and British speakers say englyn in essentially the same way: /ˈɛŋlɪn/ in the US and /ˈɛŋlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ENG-lin.
What does englyn mean?
- A short Welsh or Cornish poem of a variable structure, with each line using quantitative metre and cynghanedd (a repeating pattern of consonants and accent), and different lines being arranged in standardized patterns of rhyme and half rhyme.
Where does englyn come from?
Borrowed from Welsh englyn.
Questions about saying englyn
How do you pronounce englyn?
Say ENG-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛŋlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɛŋlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in englyn?
Englyn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ENG). Broken into parts: ENG · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say englyn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛŋlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɛŋlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.