How to pronounce engrossment
Say it like in-GROHS-munt. Engrossment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHS).
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- in
- GROHS
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engrossment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of engrossment
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-GROHS-munt.
What does engrossment mean?
- The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.
- The fact or instance of preparing the final draft legal document for execution or completion.
- Such document that has not yet been executed or completed.
Where does engrossment come from?
From engross + -ment.
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Questions about saying engrossment
How do you pronounce engrossment?
Say in-GROHS-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡroʊsmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡrəʊsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engrossment?
Engrossment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHS). Broken into parts: in · GROHS · munt.
Is engrossment 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 /ɪnˈɡrəʊsmənt/ (in-GROHS-munt).