How many syllables in "encourage"?

"encourage" has 3 sílabas (en - cour - age).

How to divide "encourage"?

"encourage" divides into 3 parts: en · cour · age.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"encourage": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:en·cour·age

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en-COUR-age(en · cour · age)○ ● ○

Stress in "encourage" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ⁄

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How many syllables in "encourage"?: "encourage" has 3 sílabas (en - cour - age).
How to divide "encourage"?: "encourage" divides into 3 parts: en · cour · age.
Where is the stress in "encourage"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "encourage"?: Say each syllable slowly (en... cour... age) and listen on SayItVid.