How to pronounce encrusted
Say it like en-KRUHS-tid. Encrusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS).
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- en
- KRUHS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encrusted 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.
- KRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encrusted
American and British speakers say encrusted in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkrʌstɪd/ in the US and /ɛnˈkrʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KRUHS-tid.
What does encrusted mean?
- simple past and past participle of encrust How to pronounce encrust
- Having an incrustation.
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Words that rhyme with encrusted
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Questions about saying encrusted
How do you pronounce encrusted?
Say en-KRUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkrʌstɪd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkrʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encrusted?
Encrusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS). Broken into parts: en · KRUHS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say encrusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkrʌstɪd/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkrʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.