How to pronounce engrossed
Say it like en-GROHST. Engrossed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHST).
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- en
- GROHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engrossed 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.
- GROHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of engrossed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-GROHST.
What does engrossed mean?
- simple past and past participle of engross How to pronounce engross
- Preoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else.“The children were engrossed by the story.”
- Finalized, written in large letters. (of a document)
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Words that rhyme with engrossed
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Questions about saying engrossed
How do you pronounce engrossed?
Say en-GROHST. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈɡroʊst/. In British English it is /ɛnˈɡrəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engrossed?
Engrossed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHST). Broken into parts: en · GROHST.
Is engrossed 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 /ɛnˈɡrəʊst/ (en-GROHST).