How to pronounce enthrone
Say it like in-THROHN. Enthrone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROHN).
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- in
- THROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enthrone 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.
- THROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of enthrone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-THROHN.
What does enthrone mean?
- To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation or other ceremonies of investiture.“ceremonially enthrone”
- To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organization.
- To exalt, to praise.“The novel seemed to enthrone love as the highest virtue.”
Where does enthrone come from?
From en- + throne; compare earlier enthronize, inthronize.
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Words that rhyme with enthrone
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Questions about saying enthrone
How do you pronounce enthrone?
Say in-THROHN. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈθroʊn/. In British English it is /ɪnˈθrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enthrone?
Enthrone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROHN). Broken into parts: in · THROHN.
Is enthrone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪnˈθrəʊn/ (in-THROHN).