How to pronounce encompassed
Say it like en-KUHM-pust. Encompassed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- en
- KUHM
- pust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encompassed 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.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encompassed
American and British speakers say encompassed in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkʌmpəst/ in the US and /ɛnˈkʌmpəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KUHM-pust.
What does encompassed mean?
- simple past and past participle of encompass How to pronounce encompass
Questions about saying encompassed
How do you pronounce encompassed?
Say en-KUHM-pust. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkʌmpəst/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkʌmpəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encompassed?
Encompassed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: en · KUHM · pust.
Do Americans and Brits say encompassed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkʌmpəst/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkʌmpəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.