How to pronounce enlarged
Say it like en-LARJD. Enlarged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARJD).
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- en
- LARJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlarged 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.
- LARJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of enlarged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-LAHJD.
What does enlarged mean?
- (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells“hypertrophied myocardial fibers”
- as of a photograph; made larger“the enlarged photograph revealed many details”
- larger than normal“enlarged joints”
Words that rhyme with enlarged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enlarged.
Questions about saying enlarged
How do you pronounce enlarged?
Say en-LARJD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈlɑrdʒd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈlɑːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlarged?
Enlarged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARJD). Broken into parts: en · LARJD.
Is enlarged 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 /ɪnˈlɑːdʒd/ (in-LAHJD).