How to pronounce enjambment
Say it like in-JAM-munt. Enjambment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAM).
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- in
- JAM
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enjambment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enjambment
American and British speakers say enjambment in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈdʒæmmənt/ in the US and /ɪnˈdʒæmmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-JAM-munt.
What does enjambment mean?
- A technique in poetry whereby a sentence is carried over to the next line without pause.
Where does enjambment come from?
Borrowed from French enjambement.
Questions about saying enjambment
How do you pronounce enjambment?
Say in-JAM-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdʒæmmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʒæmmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enjambment?
Enjambment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAM). Broken into parts: in · JAM · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say enjambment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈdʒæmmənt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdʒæmmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.