How to pronounce encirclement
Say it like en-SUR-kul-munt. Encirclement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- en
- SUR
- kul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encirclement 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.
- 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encirclement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-SUR-kul-munt.
What does encirclement mean?
- The act of encircling or the state of being encircled
- The isolation of a target by the formation of a blockade around it
Where does encirclement come from?
From encircle + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying encirclement
How do you pronounce encirclement?
Say en-SUR-kul-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsɝkəlmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsɜːkəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encirclement?
Encirclement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: en · SUR · kul · munt.
Is encirclement 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 /ɛnˈsɜːkəlmənt/ (en-SUR-kul-munt).