How to pronounce encircle
Say it like in-SUR-kul. Encircle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- in
- SUR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encircle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encircle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SUR-kul.
What does encircle mean?
- To surround, form a circle around.
- To move or go around completely.
Where does encircle come from?
From en- + circle.
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Questions about saying encircle
How do you pronounce encircle?
Say in-SUR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɝkəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɜːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encircle?
Encircle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: in · SUR · kul.
Is encircle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈsɜːkəl/ (in-SUR-kul).