How to pronounce ensete
Say it like EN-sut. Ensete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- sut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensete 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.
- sutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ensete
American and British speakers say ensete in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnsət/ in the US and /ˈɛnsət/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-sut.
What does ensete mean?
- Ensete ventricosum, a species of flowering plant in the banana family Musaceae, the root of which is used for food and other purposes.
Where does ensete come from?
From Ge'ez እንሰት (inset, “the false banana Ensete ventricosum; ensete”).
Questions about saying ensete
How do you pronounce ensete?
Say EN-sut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnsət/. In British English it is /ˈɛnsət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensete?
Ensete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · sut.
Do Americans and Brits say ensete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnsət/ and the British form is /ˈɛnsət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.