How to pronounce enhancer
Say it like en-HAN-ser. Enhancer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɛnˈhænsɚ/en-HAN-ser
UK British/ɪnˈhɑːnsə/in-HAHN-suh
- en
- HAN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enhancer 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of enhancer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-HAHN-suh.
What does enhancer mean?
noun
- Something that enhances.
- A short region of DNA that can increase transcription of genes.
Where does enhancer come from?
From enhance + -er.
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Words that rhyme with enhancer
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Questions about saying enhancer
How do you pronounce enhancer?
Say en-HAN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈhænsɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhɑːnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enhancer?
Enhancer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAN). Broken into parts: en · HAN · ser.
Is enhancer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈhɑːnsə/ (in-HAHN-suh).