How to pronounce enclosing
Say it like en-KLOH-zing. Enclosing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH).
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- en
- KLOH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enclosing 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.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enclosing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-KLOH-zing.
What does enclosing mean?
- present participle and gerund of enclose How to pronounce enclose
- That which encloses.
- The act or situation by which something is enclosed.
- Of a region, containing all points of a given set within its bounds.
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Words that rhyme with enclosing
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Questions about saying enclosing
How do you pronounce enclosing?
Say en-KLOH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkloʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkləʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enclosing?
Enclosing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH). Broken into parts: en · KLOH · zing.
Is enclosing 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 /ɛnˈkləʊzɪŋ/ (en-KLOH-zing).