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.

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

• menchan
• menchin
• enchace
• entain
• enchating
• archain
• enchaning
• enttain
• enchaim
• enchare
• escevin
• eucain
• Elchkin
• InChai
• Encraini
• Enchaife
• Wenhaim
• Eoghain

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

• enchanter,
• enchanting,
• engineer,
• ensconce,
• enchanted,
• Inching,
• enkindle,
• ensuing,
• enjoin,
• enchant,
• enceinte,
• enchained,
• encainide,
• engine,
• enginery,
• encinas.

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