How to pronounce incrust
Say it like in-KRUHST. Incrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHST).
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- in
- KRUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incrust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of incrust
American and British speakers say incrust in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈkrʌst/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈkrʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KRUHST.
What does incrust mean?
- Alternative form of encrust.
Where does incrust come from?
By surface analysis, in- + crust.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with incrust
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incrust.
Questions about saying incrust
How do you pronounce incrust?
Say in-KRUHST. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkrʌst/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkrʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incrust?
Incrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHST). Broken into parts: in · KRUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say incrust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈkrʌst/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈkrʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.