How to pronounce enshrine
Say it like in-SHRYNE. Enshrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHRYNE).
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- in
- SHRYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enshrine 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.
- SHRYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of enshrine
American and British speakers say enshrine in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈʃraɪn/ in the US and /ɪnˈʃraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SHRYNE.
What does enshrine mean?
- To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.
- To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence.
- To protect (an idea, ideal, or philosophy) within an official law or treaty.“Other measures, such as compensation for victims, will be enshrined in the proposed new law.”
Where does enshrine come from?
From en- + shrine.
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Questions about saying enshrine
How do you pronounce enshrine?
Say in-SHRYNE. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈʃraɪn/. In British English it is /ɪnˈʃraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enshrine?
Enshrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHRYNE). Broken into parts: in · SHRYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say enshrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈʃraɪn/ and the British form is /ɪnˈʃraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.