enshrine

/ɪnˈʃɹaɪn/

//ɪnˈʃɹaɪn// verb

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"enshrine" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“enshrine” is uncommon English (frequency #75,844 among 18,836 “E” headwords), classed as a verb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#75,844
frequency rank, English
18,836
“E” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.

Key facts for enshrine
PropertyValue
Headwordenshrine
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/ɪnˈʃɹaɪn/
Letters8
Frequency rank#75,844
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “enshrine” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). enshrine lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

enshrine is uncommon English at frequency #75,844 among 18,836 “E” headwords, classed as averb, transcribed /ɪnˈʃɹaɪn/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for enshrine in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: From en- + shrine. The correct English form is enshrine, spelled E-N-S-H-R-I-N-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.
  2. 2
    To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence.
  3. 3
    To protect (an idea, ideal, or philosophy) within an official law or treaty.

Etymology

From en- + shrine.

This word in other languages

consagra(Español)enchâsser(Français)verehren(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "enshrine"?
"enshrine" is spelled E-N-S-H-R-I-N-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ɪnˈʃɹaɪn/.
What does "enshrine" mean?
As a verb, "enshrine" means: To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.
How do you pronounce "enshrine"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "enshrine" is /ɪnˈʃɹaɪn/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "enshrine"?
From en- + shrine. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “enshrine”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is E-N-S-H-R-I-N-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ɪnˈʃɹaɪn/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

Other uncommon English words near this rank

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list