How to pronounce encased
Say it like en-KAYST. Encased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYST).
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- en
- KAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encased 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.
- KAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of encased
American and British speakers say encased in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkeɪst/ in the US and /ɛnˈkeɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KAYST.
What does encased mean?
- Enclosed; existing within a container.
- simple past and past participle of encase How to pronounce encase
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Words that rhyme with encased
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Questions about saying encased
How do you pronounce encased?
Say en-KAYST. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkeɪst/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkeɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encased?
Encased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAYST). Broken into parts: en · KAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say encased the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkeɪst/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkeɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.