How to pronounce enhancement
Say it like en-HAN-smunt. Enhancement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).
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- en
- HAN
- smunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enhancement 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.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- smuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enhancement
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-HAHN-smunt.
What does enhancement mean?
- an improvement that makes something more agreeable
Where does enhancement come from?
From enhance + -ment.
Words that rhyme with enhancement
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Questions about saying enhancement
How do you pronounce enhancement?
Say en-HAN-smunt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈhænsmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enhancement?
Enhancement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: en · HAN · smunt.
Is enhancement 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 /ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt/ (in-HAHN-smunt).