How do you pronounce "encouraged"?

In American English: /ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒd/ (ehn-KUR-ijd). In British English: /ɛnkˈɐɹɪdʒd/ (ehnk-ⱯR). In Canadian English: /ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒd/ (ehn-KUR-ijd). In Australian English: /ɛŋkˈʌɹɪdʒd/ (ehngk-UHR-ijd).

Is "encouraged" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒd/ (ehn-KUR-ijd), while in British English it's /ɛnkˈɐɹɪdʒd/ (ehnk-ⱯR).

How to Pronounce "encouraged"

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encouraged

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/ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒd/

ehn-KUR-ijd

Syllable Breakdown

ɛnen·kɝːcour·ɪdʒdaged

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