Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce ensemble
ahn-SOM-bul - stress on the middle syllable; the first syllable is a nasal 'ahn'
US/ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/
ɑnsɑmbəl
UK/ˌɒnˈsɒm.bl/
ɒnsɒmbl
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Common mistake
Not 'en-SEM-bul' with a hard 's'; it is 'ahn-SOM-bul'.
What “ensemble” means
A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.
A coordinated set of clothing: a set of garments selected to accompany one another.
In a sentence
- The ensemble gave a stunning performance at the gala.
- She wore an elegant ensemble of matching jacket and skirt.
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