To pronounce "ensconce", say ENSC-onc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈskɒns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ensconce
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/ɛnˈskɒns/
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"ensconce" has 3 syllables: ensc-onc-e. It rhymes with nonce and sconce, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Ensconce" has 3 syllables: ensc · onc · e.
The IPA transcription of "ensconce" is /ɛnˈskɒns/.
Ensconce: To place in a secure environment.
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