How to pronounce ensue
Say it like in-SOO. Ensue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- in
- SOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ensue
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-SYOO.
What does ensue mean?
- To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.“Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue.”
Where does ensue come from?
From Old French ensu-, stem of some conjugated forms of ensuivre (“follow close upon, come afterward”) (French ensuivre), from Latin īnsequere, from īnsequi (“to pursue, follow, follow after; come next”), from in- (“upon”) (see in-) + sequi
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Words that rhyme with ensue
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Questions about saying ensue
How do you pronounce ensue?
Say in-SOO. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsu/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensue?
Ensue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: in · SOO.
Is ensue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪnˈsjuː/ (in-SYOO).