How to pronounce ensmallen
Say it like en-SMAW-lun. Ensmallen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMAW).
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- en
- SMAW
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensmallen 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.
- SMAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ensmallen
American and British speakers say ensmallen in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈsmɔlən/ in the US and /ɪnˈsmɔːlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SMAW-lun.
What does ensmallen mean?
- To make smaller.
Where does ensmallen come from?
Logical antonym of "embiggen," a humorous neologism popularized by television writer David X.
Questions about saying ensmallen
How do you pronounce ensmallen?
Say en-SMAW-lun. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsmɔlən/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsmɔːlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensmallen?
Ensmallen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMAW). Broken into parts: en · SMAW · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say ensmallen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈsmɔlən/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsmɔːlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.