To pronounce "encountered", say ENC-ount-er-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkaʊntəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈkaʊntəd/
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"encountered" has 4 syllables: enc-ount-er-ed. It rhymes with countered and downard, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Encountered" has 4 syllables: enc · ount · er · ed.
The IPA transcription of "encountered" is /ɪnˈkaʊntəd/.
Encountered: To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
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