How to pronounce enhanced
Say it like en-HANST. Enhanced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HANST).
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- en
- HANST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enhanced 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.
- HANSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of enhanced
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-HAHNST.
What does enhanced mean?
- increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality“her enhanced beauty was the result of a good night's sleep rather than makeup”“careful cleaning was responsible for the enhanced value of the painting”
Where does enhanced come from?
From enhance + -ed.
Words that rhyme with enhanced
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Questions about saying enhanced
How do you pronounce enhanced?
Say en-HANST. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈhænst/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhɑːnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enhanced?
Enhanced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HANST). Broken into parts: en · HANST.
Is enhanced 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 /ɪnˈhɑːnst/ (in-HAHNST).