How to pronounce enlarge
Say it like en-LARJ. Enlarge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARJ).
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- en
- LARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlarge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of enlarge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-LAHJ.
What does enlarge mean?
- To make (something) larger.“We'll need to enlarge our budget if we want to include the helicopter ride in our holiday.”
- To grow larger.
- To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.“Knowledge enlarges the mind.”
Where does enlarge come from?
From Middle English enlargen, from Old French enlargier, enlargir.
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Words that rhyme with enlarge
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Questions about saying enlarge
How do you pronounce enlarge?
Say en-LARJ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈlɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlarge?
Enlarge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARJ). Broken into parts: en · LARJ.
Is enlarge 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 /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/ (in-LAHJ).