How to pronounce ensorcell
Say it like en-SOR-sul. Ensorcell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
- en
- SOR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensorcell 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.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ensorcell
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-SAW-sul.
What does ensorcell mean?
- To bewitch or enchant.
- To captivate, entrance, or fascinate.
Where does ensorcell come from?
From Old French ensorceler (“to cast a spell, enchant; to captivate”), a variant of ensorcerer, from en- (prefix meaning ‘caused’) + sorcier (“sorcerer”) (ultimately from Latin sors (“fate, lot; oracular response”), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to bind”)).
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Words that rhyme with ensorcell
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Questions about saying ensorcell
How do you pronounce ensorcell?
Say en-SOR-sul. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsɔrsəl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsɔːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensorcell?
Ensorcell has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: en · SOR · sul.
Is ensorcell pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛnˈsɔːsəl/ (en-SAW-sul).