encircle
verbHow many syllables in encircle?
There are 3 syllables in the word encircle.How to pronounce encircle:
Definition of encircle:
- encircle (verb):
- form a circle around.
- to form a circle round
- to form a circle around surround
Synonyms for encircle:
begird
circle
circuit
circumnavigate
circumscribe
circumvent
compass
cross
enclose
encompass
enfold
envelop
environ
enwreath
form
gird in
girdle
hem in
orbit
ring
round
shape
surround
traverse
Antonyms for encircle:
aid
allow
assist
be inside
center
centralise
centralize
centre
confront
expose
face
fail
free
help
let go
loose
lose
meet
open
permit
promote
release
set free
speak
unleash
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In English, all syllables must contain at least one vowel sound, but the vowel can be represented by different letters, including 'y' as in 'myth'.
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