How to pronounce engulf
Say it like in-GUHLF. Engulf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHLF).
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- in
- GUHLF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engulf 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.
- GUHLFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of engulf
American and British speakers say engulf in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈɡʌlf/ in the US and /ɪnˈɡʌlf/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-GUHLF.
What does engulf mean?
- To overwhelm.“Depression engulfed her after her daughter's death.”
- To surround; to cover; to submerge.“Only Noah and his family survived when the Flood engulfed the world.”
- To cast into a gulf.
Where does engulf come from?
From en- + gulf.
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Questions about saying engulf
How do you pronounce engulf?
Say in-GUHLF. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡʌlf/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡʌlf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engulf?
Engulf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHLF). Broken into parts: in · GUHLF.
Do Americans and Brits say engulf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈɡʌlf/ and the British form is /ɪnˈɡʌlf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.