To pronounce "encouraging", say ENC-our-ag-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
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"encouraging" has 4 syllables: enc-our-ag-ing. It rhymes with discouraging, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I encouraged him during his race.”
“We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.”
noun
adjective
“Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Encouraging" has 4 syllables: enc · our · ag · ing.
The IPA transcription of "encouraging" is /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/.
Encouraging: To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
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