How to Pronounce Encourages

To pronounce "encourages", say ENC-our-ag-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

ENC-our-ag-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “encourages”

"encourages" has 4 syllables: enc-our-ag-es. It rhymes with discourages, if that helps it stick.

What does encourages mean?

verb

  1. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

    “I encouraged him during his race.”

  2. To spur on, strongly recommend.

    “We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.”

Synonyms

bieldembolden

Antonyms

becouragediscourage

Words that rhyme with encourages

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discourages

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "encourages"?▾

"Encourages" has 4 syllables: enc · our · ag · es.

What does "encourages" mean?▾

Encourages: To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

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