How to Pronounce Encroaching

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

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Letters

ENCR-oach-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “encroaching”

"encroaching" has 3 syllables: encr-oach-ing. It rhymes with approaching and coaching, if that helps it stick.

What does encroaching mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. That encroaches.

    “She could hardly see anything in the encroaching darkness.”

Words that rhyme with encroaching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approachingcoachingpoachingbroaching

Related words

invasiveintrusivetrespassinginterferingunderminingmeddlingimpingingdiminishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "encroaching"?▾

"Encroaching" has 3 syllables: encr · oach · ing.

What does "encroaching" mean?▾

Encroaching: To seize, appropriate

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