How to pronounce enslave
Say it like en-SLAYV. Enslave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAYV).
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- en
- SLAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enslave 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.
- SLAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of enslave
American and British speakers say enslave in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsleɪv/ in the US and /ɛnˈsleɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SLAYV.
What does enslave mean?
- To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall.“The migrants will be enslaved once they're no longer useful to the oligarchs; make no mistake about that.”
Where does enslave come from?
From en- + slave.
Words that rhyme with enslave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enslave.
Questions about saying enslave
How do you pronounce enslave?
Say en-SLAYV. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsleɪv/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsleɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enslave?
Enslave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAYV). Broken into parts: en · SLAYV.
Do Americans and Brits say enslave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsleɪv/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsleɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.