How Do You Spell ENCHAIN?

Pronunciation: [ɛnt͡ʃˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

Enchain is a verb that means to put someone in chains or constraint. Its spelling can seem puzzling since the "ch" sound can be pronounced in different ways. In this case, the "ch" is pronounced with the "sh" sound, as in "chain." The IPA phonetic transcription for enchain is /ɪnˈtʃeɪn/, where the symbol /tʃ/ represents the "ch" sound. By knowing its spelling and phonetics, you can use enchain correctly in writing and speaking, making your communication more effective and precise.

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ENCHAIN Meaning and Definition

  1. Enchain is a transitive verb that refers to the act of binding or uniting someone or something with chains. It entails physically restraining or confining an individual or object by securing them with chains or shackles. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone's freedom or movement is figuratively restricted or limited.

    When used in a literal sense, to enchain a person involves the action of securing them with chains or shackles, thereby impeding their ability to move freely. This act is commonly associated with imprisonment or captivity, as enchainment restricts an individual's mobility and freedom of action.

    In a figurative context, enchainment refers to a situation where someone feels mentally or emotionally restricted, as if they were metaphorically bound by chains. This use of the term often connotes a sense of being trapped or constrained by external circumstances, obligations, or oppressive systems.

    The concept of enchainment can also extend to objects or abstract concepts. For example, a treasure chest might be enchained to protect its contents from theft, or an individual's creativity might be enchain

  2. To bind or hold in chains; to hold fast or restrain.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ENCHAIN

Etymology of ENCHAIN

The word "enchain" originated from the combination of two elements: "en-" (a prefix meaning "to put into" or "to bring into a certain state") and "chain" (from Old English "cǣġn", from Proto-Germanic "kaigōną"). The term can be traced back to the Latin word "catēna" which also means "chain". The Old French word "enchaener" eventually evolved into "enchain" in Middle English.

Similar spelling words for ENCHAIN

Conjugate verb Enchain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have enchained
you would have enchained
he/she/it would have enchained
we would have enchained
they would have enchained
I would have enchain
you would have enchain
he/she/it would have enchain
we would have enchain
they would have enchain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been enchaining
you would have been enchaining
he/she/it would have been enchaining
we would have been enchaining
they would have been enchaining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would enchain
you would enchain
he/she/it would enchain
we would enchain
they would enchain

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be enchaining
you would be enchaining
he/she/it would be enchaining
we would be enchaining
they would be enchaining

FUTURE

I will enchain
you will enchain
he/she/it will enchain
we will enchain
they will enchain

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be enchaining
you will be enchaining
he/she/it will be enchaining
we will be enchaining
they will be enchaining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have enchained
you will have enchained
he/she/it will have enchained
we will have enchained
they will have enchained

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been enchaining
you will have been enchaining
he/she/it will have been enchaining
we will have been enchaining
they will have been enchaining

IMPERATIVE

you enchain
we let´s enchain

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to enchain

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was enchaining
you were enchaining
he/she/it was enchaining
we were enchaining
they were enchaining

PAST PARTICIPLE

enchained

PAST PERFECT

I had enchained
you had enchained
he/she/it had enchained
we had enchained
they had enchained

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been enchaining
you had been enchaining
he/she/it had been enchaining
we had been enchaining
they had been enchaining

PRESENT

I enchain
you enchain
he/she/it enchains
we enchain
they enchain

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am enchaining
you are enchaining
he/she/it is enchaining
we are enchaining
they are enchaining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

enchaining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have enchained
you have enchained
he/she/it has enchained
we have enchained
they have enchained

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been enchaining
you have been enchaining
he/she/it has been enchaining
we have been enchaining
they have been enchaining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it enchain

SIMPLE PAST

I enchained
you enchained
he/she/it enchained
we enchained
they enchained

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