How to pronounce encourager
Say it like in-KUR-ih-jer. Encourager has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR).
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- in
- KUR
- ih
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encourager 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.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encourager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KUR-ih-juh.
What does encourager mean?
- One who provides encouragement.
Where does encourager come from?
From encourage + -er.
Questions about saying encourager
How do you pronounce encourager?
Say in-KUR-ih-jer. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkɝɪdʒər/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkɜːɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encourager?
Encourager has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUR). Broken into parts: in · KUR · ih · jer.
Is encourager 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 /ɪnˈkɜːɪdʒə/ (in-KUR-ih-juh).