How to pronounce enslavement
Say it like en-SLAYV-munt. Enslavement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAYV).
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- en
- SLAYV
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enslavement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enslavement
American and British speakers say enslavement in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsleɪvmənt/ in the US and /ɛnˈsleɪvmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-SLAYV-munt.
What does enslavement mean?
- The act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage
Where does enslavement come from?
From enslave + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with enslavement
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Questions about saying enslavement
How do you pronounce enslavement?
Say en-SLAYV-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsleɪvmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsleɪvmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enslavement?
Enslavement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAYV). Broken into parts: en · SLAYV · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say enslavement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsleɪvmənt/ and the British form is /ɛnˈsleɪvmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.