How to Pronounce “encourage”
word
/ɛnˈkɝɪdʒ/
en-KUR-ij
/ɛnkˈʌɹɪdʒ/
en-KUH-rij
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛnˈkɝɪdʒ/
British English
/ɛnkˈʌɹɪdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-KUR-ij
UK
en-KUH-rij
Listen in Context
My parents encourage me to read every day.
Good teachers encourage students to ask questions.
The new app encourages healthy habits.
She always encouraged me when I felt like giving up.