How to pronounce enthrall
Say it like in-THRAWL. Enthrall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THRAWL).
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- in
- THRAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enthrall 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.
- THRAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of enthrall
American and British speakers say enthrall in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈθrɔl/ in the US and /ɪnˈθrɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-THRAWL.
What does enthrall mean?
- To hold spellbound.
- To enslave; to subjugate.
Where does enthrall come from?
From Middle English enthrallen.
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Words that rhyme with enthrall
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Questions about saying enthrall
How do you pronounce enthrall?
Say in-THRAWL. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈθrɔl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈθrɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enthrall?
Enthrall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THRAWL). Broken into parts: in · THRAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say enthrall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈθrɔl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈθrɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.