encumber
How many syllables in encumber?
There are 3 syllables in the word encumber.How to pronounce encumber:
Synonyms for encumber:
block
bound
bridle
burden
clog
confine
constrain
cramp
cumber
curb
delay
disrupt
embarrass
fetter
hamper
handcuff
handicap
hinder
hobble
impede
inhibit
interfere (with)
limit
load
obstruct
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Antonyms for encumber:
abet
accelerate
accommodate
advance
advantage
aid
allow
ameliorate
approve
assist
assist the progress of
attend
attend to
avoid
back
back up
bail someone out
be a factor in
be a tower of strength to
be advantageous to
be beneficial to
be good for
be helpful to
be of advantage to
be of assistance to
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- travelogue
- shortsighted
- one-to-one
- Ismini
- effervesce
- doggedly
- antennae
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- finalize
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- nonchalance
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- resisted
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Syllable Fun Fact
In English, certain prefixes and suffixes, when added to a base word, can change its syllable count, as with 'happy' (2 syllables) becoming 'unhappiness' (4 syllables).
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