How to pronounce encroach
Say it like in-KROHCH. Encroach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROHCH).
- in
- KROHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encroach 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.
- KROHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of encroach
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ing-KROHCH.
What does encroach mean?
- To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.“I won’t encroach on your time any longer.”
- To advance gradually beyond due limits.
- Encroachment.
Where does encroach come from?
From Middle English encrochen, from Old French encrochier (“to seize”), from Old French en- + croc (“hook”), of Germanic origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with encroach
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Questions about saying encroach
How do you pronounce encroach?
Say in-KROHCH. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/. In British English it is /ɪŋˈkrəʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encroach?
Encroach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROHCH). Broken into parts: in · KROHCH.
Is encroach pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪŋˈkrəʊtʃ/ (ing-KROHCH).