How to pronounce ennead
Say it like EN-ih-ad. Ennead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- ih
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ennead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ennead
American and British speakers say ennead in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnɪæd/ in the US and /ˈɛnɪæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-ih-ad.
What does ennead mean?
- Any grouping or system containing nine objects.
Questions about saying ennead
How do you pronounce ennead?
Say EN-ih-ad. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnɪæd/. In British English it is /ˈɛnɪæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ennead?
Ennead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ih · ad.
Do Americans and Brits say ennead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnɪæd/ and the British form is /ˈɛnɪæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.