How to Pronounce Encroaches

To pronounce "encroaches", say ENCR-oach-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

ENCR-oach-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “encroaches”

"encroaches" has 3 syllables: encr-oach-es. It rhymes with approaches and cockroaches, if that helps it stick.

What does encroaches mean?

verb

  1. To seize, appropriate
  2. To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

Words that rhyme with encroaches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approachescockroachesroachesbroachescoachespoaches

Related words

infringeimpingetrenchaffectscutsimpingesinfringesinterferes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "encroaches"?▾

"Encroaches" has 3 syllables: encr · oach · es.

What does "encroaches" mean?▾

Encroaches: To seize, appropriate

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