How to pronounce encrusting
Say it like en-KRUHS-ting. Encrusting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS).
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- en
- KRUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encrusting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of encrusting
American and British speakers say encrusting in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈkrʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛnˈkrʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-KRUHS-ting.
What does encrusting mean?
- present participle and gerund of encrust How to pronounce encrust
Words that rhyme with encrusting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of encrusting.
Questions about saying encrusting
How do you pronounce encrusting?
Say en-KRUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkrʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈkrʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encrusting?
Encrusting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS). Broken into parts: en · KRUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say encrusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈkrʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛnˈkrʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.