How to pronounce encierro
Say it like en-see-ER-oh. Encierro has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER).
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- en
- see
- ER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encierro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of encierro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-sih-AIR-roh.
What does encierro mean?
- A bull run, usually one held in Spain.
Where does encierro come from?
Borrowed from Spanish encierro (literally “enclosure”), from encerrar (“to lock up”).
Words that rhyme with encierro
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Questions about saying encierro
How do you pronounce encierro?
Say en-see-ER-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnsiˈɛroʊ/. In British English it is /ˌɛnsɪˈɛərəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encierro?
Encierro has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER). Broken into parts: en · see · ER · oh.
Is encierro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɛnsɪˈɛərəʊ/ (en-sih-AIR-roh).