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How to Pronounce "encryption"

word

/ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/
en-KRIP-shuhn
/ɛnkɹˈɪpʃən/
en-KRIP-shuhn

Definition

Encryption is the process of changing information into a secret code, so that only people with the right key can read it. It is commonly used to protect data, messages, or communications.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/

British English

/ɛnkɹˈɪpʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

en-KRIP-shuhn

UK

en-KRIP-shuhn

Listen in Context

The website uses encryption to keep your data safe.

Encryption makes it hard for hackers to read your messages.

Many messaging apps use encryption by default.

Because of strong encryption, even the company can't see your chats.