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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"engulfed" has 3 syllables: eng-ulf-ed.
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“Desperation engulfed her after her daughter's death.”
“Only Noah and his family survived when the Flood engulfed the world.”
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"Engulfed" has 3 syllables: eng · ulf · ed.
Engulfed: To overwhelm.
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