How to pronounce "encouraging"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "encouraging"

Learn how to break down "encouraging" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

encour-ag-ing
3 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
/ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

EH0 N K ER1 IH0 JH IH0 NG
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "encouraging"

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

Verb

  • To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
    Example: "I encouraged him during his race."
  • To spur on, strongly recommend.
    Example: "We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre."
  • To foster, give help or patronage
    Example: "The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed"

Noun

  • Encouragement

Adjective

  • Giving courage, confidence or hope
    Example: "Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging."
  • Supporting by giving encouragement
  • Auspicious, or bringing good luck

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