How to pronounce encompasses
Say it like en-KUHM-puh-suz. Encompasses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- en
- KUHM
- puh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encompasses 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encompasses
American and British speakers say encompasses in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkʌmpəsəz/ in the US and /ɛnˈkʌmpəsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KUHM-puh-suz.
What does encompasses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of encompass How to pronounce encompass
Questions about saying encompasses
How do you pronounce encompasses?
Say en-KUHM-puh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkʌmpəsəz/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkʌmpəsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encompasses?
Encompasses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: en · KUHM · puh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say encompasses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkʌmpəsəz/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkʌmpəsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.