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enlengthen

/ɛnˈlɛŋθə̆n/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
en-length-en
IPA
/ɛnˈlɛŋθə̆n/
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To lengthen: to render or become longer.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From en- + lengthen; see en- (“intensifying prefix”).

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ɛnˈlɛŋθə̆n/

Inflected Forms

enlengthens (present, singular) enlengthening (participle, present) enlengthened (participle, past) enlengthened (past)

Frequently Paired Words

widen enwiden thicken

Synonyms

elongate draw out enlengthen extend lengthen produce prolong protract stretch

Questions

How do you pronounce enlengthen?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɛnˈlɛŋθə̆n/.
What does enlengthen mean?
To lengthen: to render or become longer.
Where does enlengthen come from?
From en- + lengthen; see en- (“intensifying prefix”).

How to pronounce enlengthen

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