How to pronounce encumbered
Say it like en-KUHM-berd. Encumbered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- en
- KUHM
- berd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encumbered 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.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- berdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of encumbered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KUHM-bud.
What does encumbered mean?
- Weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow.“A ship loaded with too much cargo is encumbered.”
- Burdened by financial debt, mortgages, or other legal obligations.
- simple past and past participle of encumber How to pronounce encumber
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Questions about saying encumbered
How do you pronounce encumbered?
Say en-KUHM-berd. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkʌmbɚd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkʌmbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encumbered?
Encumbered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: en · KUHM · berd.
Is encumbered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈkʌmbəd/ (in-KUHM-bud).