How to pronounce encumbrance
Say it like in-KUHM-bruns. Encumbrance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- in
- KUHM
- bruns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encumbrance 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.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- brunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encumbrance
American and British speakers say encumbrance in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ in the US and /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KUHM-bruns.
What does encumbrance mean?
- Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
- Alternative spelling of incumbrance (“in law: interest attached to a title; dependent”).
- The state or condition of being encumbered.
- To apply an encumbrance to (property, etc.).
Where does encumbrance come from?
From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.
Questions about saying encumbrance
How do you pronounce encumbrance?
Say in-KUHM-bruns. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encumbrance?
Encumbrance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: in · KUHM · bruns.
Do Americans and Brits say encumbrance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ and the British form is /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.