How to pronounce engross
Say it like in-GROHS. Engross has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHS).
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- in
- GROHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engross 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.
- GROHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of engross
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-GROHS.
What does engross mean?
- To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
- To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
- To completely engage the attention of; to involve.“She seems to be completely engrossed in that book.”
Where does engross come from?
From Middle English engrossen, from Anglo-Norman engrosser (“to gather in large quantities, draft something in final form”); partly from the phrase en gros (“in bulk, in quantity, at wholesale”), from en- + gros; and partly from Medieval La
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Words that rhyme with engross
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Questions about saying engross
How do you pronounce engross?
Say in-GROHS. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡroʊs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡrəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engross?
Engross has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHS). Broken into parts: in · GROHS.
Is engross pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪnˈɡrəʊs/ (in-GROHS).