How to pronounce encouraged
Say it like en-KUR-rijd. Encouraged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- en
- KUR
- rijd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encouraged 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.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rijdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encouraged
American and British speakers say encouraged in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkɜrɪdʒd/ in the US and /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KUHR-ijd.
What does encouraged mean?
- inspired with confidence“felt bucked up by his success”
Questions about saying encouraged
How do you pronounce encouraged?
Say en-KUR-rijd. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkɜrɪdʒd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encouraged?
Encouraged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: en · KUR · rijd.
Do Americans and Brits say encouraged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkɜrɪdʒd/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.