How to Pronounce Seneschal

To pronounce "seneschal", say SEN-esch-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛnəʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɛnəʃəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “seneschal”

"seneschal" has 3 syllables: sen-esch-al.

What does seneschal mean?

noun

  1. A steward, particularly one in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate.
  2. An officer of the crown in late medieval and early modern France who served as a kind of governor and chief justice of the royal court in Normandy and Languedoc.

Synonyms

steward

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seneschal"?▾

"Seneschal" has 3 syllables: sen · esch · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "seneschal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seneschal" is /ˈsɛnəʃəl/.

What does "seneschal" mean?▾

Seneschal: A steward, particularly one in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate.

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