How to Pronounce Encumbered

To pronounce "encumbered", say ENC-umb-er-ed — 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-umb-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “encumbered”

"encumbered" has 4 syllables: enc-umb-er-ed. It rhymes with lumbered and cumbered, if that helps it stick.

What does encumbered mean?

verb

  1. To load down something with a burden
  2. To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment

adjective

  1. Weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow.

Antonyms

disencumberunencumberunloadunencumbered

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Words that rhyme with encumbered

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lumberedcumberedunencumberedslumberednumberedhumbirdtimberedlimberedoutnumberedlumbard

Related words

cloggedinvolvedmiredburdenedheavy-ladenmortgagedstrainedhampered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "encumbered"?▾

"Encumbered" has 4 syllables: enc · umb · er · ed.

What does "encumbered" mean?▾

Encumbered: To load down something with a burden

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