How to pronounce enlargement
Say it like in-LARJ-munt. Enlargement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARJ).
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- in
- LARJ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlargement 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.
- LARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enlargement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-LAHJ-munt.
What does enlargement mean?
- An act or instance of making something larger.“Rick was ashamed about the size of his penis, so he had a penis enlargement.”
- A making more obvious or serious; exacerbation.
- An image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged.
Where does enlargement come from?
From enlarge + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying enlargement
How do you pronounce enlargement?
Say in-LARJ-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈlɑrdʒmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlargement?
Enlargement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARJ). Broken into parts: in · LARJ · munt.
Is enlargement 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 /ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt/ (in-LAHJ-munt).