How to Pronounce Engulfed

To pronounce "engulfed", say ENG-ulf-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ENG-ulf-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “engulfed

"engulfed" has 3 syllables: eng-ulf-ed.

What does engulfed mean?

verb

  1. To overwhelm.

    Desperation engulfed her after her daughter's death.

  2. To surround; to cover.

    Only Noah and his family survived when the Flood engulfed the world.

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How many syllables are in "engulfed"?

"Engulfed" has 3 syllables: eng · ulf · ed.

What does "engulfed" mean?

Engulfed: To overwhelm.

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