Pronunciation: [ɛntɹˈaməlɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "entrammelling" can be a bit tricky to spell at first glance. Its IPA phonetic transcription is ɛn.træməl.ɪŋ. The first syllable is spelled "en", the second is "tram", the third is "mell", and the fourth is "ing". The double "m" in the middle indicates a stressed syllable, as does the "e" in "en". This word means to trap or hinder someone or something, usually by placing them in a restrictive situation.
Entrammelling refers to the act of entangling or ensnaring someone or something in a complicated or restrictive situation or system. It often involves becoming trapped or hindered by obstacles, limitations, or complications that impede progress or freedom of movement.
In a literal sense, entrammelling can describe the physical act of becoming entwined or caught in ropes, chains, or other restraints, preventing unrestricted movement. Figuratively, it is used to depict being caught up in a tangled web of commitments, obligations, or circumstances that restrict one's ability to act or make decisions independently. It can also imply being constrained or limited by rules, regulations, or bureaucratic processes that impede efficiency or productivity.
Entrammelling suggests a sense of entrapment, confinement, or entanglement that inhibits personal or collective growth, development, or freedom. It can allude to both external factors imposed on an individual or organization, as well as self-imposed constraints resulting from one's own choices or behaviors.
The term carries a negative connotation, as it implies being hampered or obstructed, often causing frustration, confusion, or a sense of helplessness. To be entrammelled is to be caught in a complex or restrictive situation, struggling to break free or navigate through the complexities in order to achieve desired outcomes.
The word "entrammelling" is derived from the verb "entrammel", which originally comes from the Old French word "entramel", itself formed from the term "en-" (meaning "in" or "within") and "tremel" (meaning "a network" or "a net"). "Entrammelling" is the present participle form of the verb and denotes the act of placing something or someone within a trammel or a net, both literally and figuratively. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to being trapped, restrained, or caught in a difficult or complex situation.
