How to pronounce encrust
Say it like en-KRUHST. Encrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHST).
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- en
- KRUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encrust 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.
- KRUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of encrust
American and British speakers say encrust in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkrʌst/ in the US and /ɛnˈkrʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KRUHST.
What does encrust mean?
- To cover with a hard crust.“iron encrusted with rust”
- To form a crust.
- To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.“The jeweler encrusted the ring with gems.”
Where does encrust come from?
From French incruster, from Latin incrustare, from in- (“in”) + crustare (“to cover with a crust”).
Words that rhyme with encrust
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of encrust.
Questions about saying encrust
How do you pronounce encrust?
Say en-KRUHST. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkrʌst/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkrʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encrust?
Encrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHST). Broken into parts: en · KRUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say encrust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkrʌst/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkrʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.