encouragement

/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

Syllables en·cour·age·ment

Stress en-COUR-age-ment

Phonics Breakdown

en

/ɪn/

short i

cour

/kʌr/

ur r sound

age

/ɪdʒ/

soft g

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

words or actions that give support, confidence, or hope

Sound Reference

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en=/ɪn/(in) + cour=/kʌr/(courage) + age=/ɪdʒ/(village) + ment=/mənt/(moment)

Example

Her teacher’s encouragement helped her gain confidence.