How do you pronounce "encumbered"?

In American English: /ɛnˈkʌmbɝd/ (ehn-KUHMB-urd). In British English: /ɛŋkˈʌmbəd/ (ehngk-UHMB-uhd). In Canadian English: /ɛnˈkʌmbɝd/ (ehn-KUHMB-urd). In Australian English: /ɛŋkˈʌmbəd/ (ehngk-UHMB-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɛnˈkʌmbɝd/ (ehn-KUHMB-urd), while in British English it's /ɛŋkˈʌmbəd/ (ehngk-UHMB-uhd).

How to Pronounce "encumbered"

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encumbered

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/ɛnˈkʌmbɝd/

ehn-KUHMB-urd

Syllable Breakdown

ɛnen·kʌmbcum·ɝdbered

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