How to pronounce encountering
Say it like en-KOWN-tuh-ring. Encountering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- en
- KOWN
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encountering 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.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encountering
American and British speakers say encountering in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KOWN-tuh-ring.
What does encountering mean?
- present participle and gerund of encounter How to pronounce encounter
- An encounter; a meeting.
Questions about saying encountering
How do you pronounce encountering?
Say en-KOWN-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encountering?
Encountering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: en · KOWN · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say encountering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkaʊntərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.