How to Pronounce "engulfs"
word
ɪnˈɡəɫf
in-GUHLF
ɛnɡˈʌlfs
eng-ULFS
Definition
To completely cover or surround something, often in a way that it cannot escape; to overwhelm or swallow up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈɡəɫf
British English
ɛnɡˈʌlfs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-GUHLF
UK
eng-ULFS
Listen in Context
The fire engulfs the whole building.
Water quickly engulfs the street during heavy rain.
Fog engulfs the mountain in the morning.
A sense of panic engulfs the crowd when they hear the alarm.