How to pronounce encompassing
Say it like en-KUHM-puh-sing. Encompassing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- en
- KUHM
- puh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encompassing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encompassing
American and British speakers say encompassing in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪŋˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ing-KUHM-puh-sing.
What does encompassing mean?
- present participle and gerund of encompass How to pronounce encompass
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying encompassing
How do you pronounce encompassing?
Say en-KUHM-puh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪŋˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encompassing?
Encompassing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: en · KUHM · puh · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say encompassing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪŋˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.