How to pronounce ensile
Say it like EN-syle. Ensile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- syle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensile 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.
- syleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ensile
American and British speakers say ensile in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnsaɪl/ in the US and /ˈɛnsaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-syle.
What does ensile mean?
- To preserve (forage) in a silo.
Where does ensile come from?
From French ensiler.
Questions about saying ensile
How do you pronounce ensile?
Say EN-syle. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnsaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈɛnsaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensile?
Ensile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · syle.
Do Americans and Brits say ensile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnsaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈɛnsaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.