How to pronounce ensues
Say it like in-SOOZ. Ensues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOZ).
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- in
- SOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensues 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.
- SOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ensues
American and British speakers say ensues in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsuz/ in the US and /ɪnˈsuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SOOZ.
What does ensues mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ensue How to pronounce ensue
Words that rhyme with ensues
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ensues.
Questions about saying ensues
How do you pronounce ensues?
Say in-SOOZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsuz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensues?
Ensues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOZ). Broken into parts: in · SOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ensues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsuz/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.