How to Pronounce "encircled"
word
ɪnˈsɝkəɫd
in-SUR-kuhld
ɛnsˈɜːkəld
en-SUR-kuhld
Definition
To be completely surrounded or formed into a circle by something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈsɝkəɫd
British English
ɛnsˈɜːkəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SUR-kuhld
UK
en-SUR-kuhld
Listen in Context
The castle was encircled by a stone wall.
On the map, the city is encircled in red.
The enemy soldiers were encircled and could not escape.
She felt encircled by problems at work and at home.