How to pronounce enrich
Say it like en-RICH. Enrich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RICH).
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- en
- RICH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enrich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- RICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enrich
American and British speakers say enrich in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/ in the US and /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-RICH.
What does enrich mean?
- To enhance.
- To make (someone or something) rich or richer.“Hobbies enrich lives.”
- To adorn, ornate more richly.
Where does enrich come from?
From Middle English enrichen, from Anglo-Norman enrichir and Old French enrichier.
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Questions about saying enrich
How do you pronounce enrich?
Say en-RICH. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enrich?
Enrich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RICH). Broken into parts: en · RICH.
Do Americans and Brits say enrich the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.