How to Pronounce "encourage to do"
expression
en-KUR-ij tuh DOO
en-KUR-ij too DOO
Definition
To give someone confidence or support so that they feel motivated to do something, often something positive or challenging.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛnˈkɝɪdʒ/, /ɪnˈkɝədʒ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
ɛnkˈʌɹɪdʒ/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-KUR-ij tuh DOO
UK
en-KUR-ij too DOO
Listen in Context
Parents often encourage their children to do their best at school.
Teachers encourage students to do homework every day.
My friends always encourage me to do what makes me happy.
He didn't want to try, but we encouraged him to do it anyway.