How to pronounce encounters
Say it like in-KOWN-terz. Encounters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- in
- KOWN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encounters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of encounters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KOWN-tuz.
What does encounters mean?
- plural of encounter How to pronounce encounter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of encounter How to pronounce encounter
Questions about saying encounters
How do you pronounce encounters?
Say in-KOWN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkaʊntɚz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkaʊntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encounters?
Encounters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: in · KOWN · terz.
Is encounters 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 /ɪnˈkaʊntəz/ (in-KOWN-tuz).