How to pronounce encircled
Say it like in-SUR-kuld. Encircled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- in
- SUR
- kuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encircled 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.
- kuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encircled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SUR-kuld.
What does encircled mean?
- simple past and past participle of encircle How to pronounce encircle
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying encircled
How do you pronounce encircled?
Say in-SUR-kuld. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɝkəld/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɜːkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encircled?
Encircled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: in · SUR · kuld.
Is encircled 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 /ɪnˈsɜːkəld/ (in-SUR-kuld).