How to pronounce enclosed
Say it like en-KLOHZD. Enclosed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHZD).
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- en
- KLOHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enclosed 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.
- KLOHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of enclosed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-KLOHZD.
What does enclosed mean?
- closed in or surrounded or included within“an enclosed porch”“an enclosed yard”
Words that rhyme with enclosed
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Questions about saying enclosed
How do you pronounce enclosed?
Say en-KLOHZD. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkloʊzd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkləʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enclosed?
Enclosed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHZD). Broken into parts: en · KLOHZD.
Is enclosed 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 /ɪnˈkləʊzd/ (in-KLOHZD).