How to pronounce enslaved
Say it like en-SLAYVD. Enslaved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAYVD).
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- en
- SLAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enslaved 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.
- SLAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of enslaved
American and British speakers say enslaved in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsleɪvd/ in the US and /ɛnˈsleɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SLAYVD.
What does enslaved mean?
- simple past and past participle of enslave How to pronounce enslave
Words that rhyme with enslaved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enslaved.
Questions about saying enslaved
How do you pronounce enslaved?
Say en-SLAYVD. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsleɪvd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsleɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enslaved?
Enslaved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAYVD). Broken into parts: en · SLAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say enslaved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsleɪvd/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsleɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.