How to pronounce encircling
Say it like en-SUR-kuh-ling. Encircling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- en
- SUR
- kuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encircling 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encircling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-SUR-kuh-ling.
What does encircling mean?
- enclosing, skirting“She felt safe in her mother's encircling arms.”
- present participle and gerund of encircle How to pronounce encircle
- encirclement
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying encircling
How do you pronounce encircling?
Say en-SUR-kuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈsɝkəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈsɜːkəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encircling?
Encircling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: en · SUR · kuh · ling.
Is encircling 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 /ɛnˈsɜːkəlɪŋ/ (en-SUR-kuh-ling).