How to pronounce ensanguine
Say it like en-SANG-gwun. Ensanguine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SANG).
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- en
- SANG
- gwun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensanguine 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.
- SANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gwunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ensanguine
American and British speakers say ensanguine in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsæŋɡwən/ in the US and /ɛnˈsæŋɡwən/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SANG-gwun.
What does ensanguine mean?
- to stain with blood
Where does ensanguine come from?
From en- + sanguine.
Questions about saying ensanguine
How do you pronounce ensanguine?
Say en-SANG-gwun. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsæŋɡwən/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsæŋɡwən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensanguine?
Ensanguine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SANG). Broken into parts: en · SANG · gwun.
Do Americans and Brits say ensanguine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsæŋɡwən/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsæŋɡwən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.