How to pronounce ensconced
Say it like in-SKONST. Ensconced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKONST).
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US American/ɪnˈskɑnst/in-SKONST
UK British/ɪnˈskɒnst/in-SKONST
- in
- SKONST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensconced 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.
- SKONSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ensconced
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-SKONST.
What does ensconced mean?
adjective
- Placed in a secure environment.
- Settled comfortably.
- simple past and past participle of ensconce How to pronounce ensconce
Questions about saying ensconced
How do you pronounce ensconced?
Say in-SKONST. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈskɑnst/. In British English it is /ɪnˈskɒnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensconced?
Ensconced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKONST). Broken into parts: in · SKONST.
Is ensconced pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪnˈskɒnst/ (in-SKONST).