How to pronounce enclose
Say it like in-KLOHZ. Enclose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHZ).
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- in
- KLOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enclose 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.
- KLOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of enclose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-KLOHZ.
What does enclose mean?
- To surround with a wall, fence, etc.“to enclose lands”
- To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.“Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.”
Where does enclose come from?
From Middle English enclosen, inclosen, from Middle English enclos, from Old French enclose, feminine plural past participle of enclore, from Vulgar Latin *inclaudō, *inclaudere, from Latin inclūdō (doublet of include), from in- (“in”) + cl
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Words that rhyme with enclose
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Questions about saying enclose
How do you pronounce enclose?
Say in-KLOHZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkloʊz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enclose?
Enclose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHZ). Broken into parts: in · KLOHZ.
Is enclose 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 /ɪnˈkləʊz/ (in-KLOHZ).