How to pronounce encountered
Say it like in-KOWN-terd. Encountered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- in
- KOWN
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encountered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of encountered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KOWN-tud.
What does encountered mean?
- simple past and past participle of encounter How to pronounce encounter
Questions about saying encountered
How do you pronounce encountered?
Say in-KOWN-terd. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkaʊntɚd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkaʊntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encountered?
Encountered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: in · KOWN · terd.
Is encountered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈkaʊntəd/ (in-KOWN-tud).