How to pronounce encase
Say it like en-KAYS. Encase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYS).
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- en
- KAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of encase
American and British speakers say encase in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkeɪs/ in the US and /ɛnˈkeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KAYS.
What does encase mean?
- To enclose, as in a case.
Where does encase come from?
From en- + case.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with encase
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Questions about saying encase
How do you pronounce encase?
Say en-KAYS. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkeɪs/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encase?
Encase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYS). Broken into parts: en · KAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say encase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkeɪs/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.