How to pronounce encroached
Say it like in-KROHCHT. Encroached has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROHCHT).
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- in
- KROHCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encroached 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.
- KROHCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of encroached
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-KROHCHT.
What does encroached mean?
- simple past and past participle of encroach How to pronounce encroach
Words that rhyme with encroached
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Questions about saying encroached
How do you pronounce encroached?
Say in-KROHCHT. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkroʊtʃt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encroached?
Encroached has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROHCHT). Broken into parts: in · KROHCHT.
Is encroached 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 /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃt/ (in-KROHCHT).