How do you pronounce "engulfing"?

In American English: /ɪnˈgʌlfɪŋ/ (in-GUHLF-ing). In British English: /ɛŋɡˈʌlfɪŋ/ (ehngg-UHLF-ing). In Canadian English: /ɪnˈgʌlfɪŋ/ (in-GUHLF-ing). In Australian English: /ɛŋɡˈʌlfɪŋ/ (ehngg-UHLF-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪnˈgʌlfɪŋ/ (in-GUHLF-ing), while in British English it's /ɛŋɡˈʌlfɪŋ/ (ehngg-UHLF-ing).

How to Pronounce "engulfing"

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engulfing

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/ɪnˈgʌlfɪŋ/

in-GUHLF-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnen·gʌlfgulf·ɪŋing

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