How to pronounce encode
Say it like en-KOHD. Encode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɛnˈkoʊd/en-KOHD
UK British/ɪnˈkəʊd/in-KOHD
- en
- KOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encode 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.
- KOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of encode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-KOHD.
What does encode mean?
verb
- To convert (plain text) into code.“encode a secret message to be sent”
- To convert source information into another form.
- To constitute the code necessary for the biosynthesis of a protein by means of a matrix so as to transcribe DNA material.
- An encoding operation.
Where does encode come from?
From en- + code.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- encipher
- encrypt
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with encode
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of encode.
Questions about saying encode
How do you pronounce encode?
Say en-KOHD. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkoʊd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encode?
Encode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHD). Broken into parts: en · KOHD.
Is encode 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 /ɪnˈkəʊd/ (in-KOHD).