How to pronounce estrange
Say it like eh-STRAYNJ. Estrange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYNJ).
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- eh
- STRAYNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estrange pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STRAYNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of estrange
American and British speakers say estrange in essentially the same way: /ɛˈstreɪndʒ/ in the US and /ɛˈstreɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-STRAYNJ.
What does estrange mean?
- To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged).
- To remove from an accustomed place or set of associations.
Where does estrange come from?
From Old French estranger (“to treat as a stranger”), from Latin extraneus (“foreigner, stranger”) (from which also strange, stranger).
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Words that rhyme with estrange
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Questions about saying estrange
How do you pronounce estrange?
Say eh-STRAYNJ. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈstreɪndʒ/. In British English it is /ɛˈstreɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estrange?
Estrange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYNJ). Broken into parts: eh · STRAYNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say estrange the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈstreɪndʒ/ and the British form is /ɛˈstreɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.