How to Pronounce "encircling"
word
ɛnˈsɝkəɫɪŋ/, /ɛnˈsɝkɫɪŋ
en-SIR-kuh-ling
ɛnsˈɜːklɪŋ
en-SUR-kling
Definition
Moving or spreading all the way around something, or forming a circle around it. Often used for people, objects, or things surrounding a central point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛnˈsɝkəɫɪŋ/, /ɛnˈsɝkɫɪŋ
British English
ɛnsˈɜːklɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-SIR-kuh-ling
UK
en-SUR-kling
Listen in Context
The river forms an encircling loop around the island.
The encircling wall protected the old city.
They drew an encircling line on the map.
An encircling crowd gathered to watch the performance.