How to pronounce ensuite
Say it like awn-SWEET. Ensuite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWEET).
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- awn
- SWEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ensuite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SWEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ensuite
American and British speakers say ensuite in essentially the same way: /ɔnˈswit/ in the US and /ɒnˈswiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: on-SWEET.
What does ensuite mean?
- A private bathroom connected to a bedroom, as in an apartment or hotel room.
- Of a bathroom, etc., connected to a bedroom.
- Of a bedroom, etc., connected to an ensuite bathroom.
- As part of a set or series.
Where does ensuite come from?
Borrowed from French en suite (literally “in continuation”).
Words that rhyme with ensuite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ensuite.
Questions about saying ensuite
How do you pronounce ensuite?
Say awn-SWEET. The American pronunciation is /ɔnˈswit/. In British English it is /ɒnˈswiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ensuite?
Ensuite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWEET). Broken into parts: awn · SWEET.
Do Americans and Brits say ensuite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔnˈswit/ and the British form is /ɒnˈswiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.