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encumber

How many syllables in encumber?

  3 syllables

Divide encumber into syllables:   en-cum-ber
Stressed syllable in encumber:   en-cum-ber
How to pronounce encumber:   en-kuhm-ber
How to say encumber:

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Synonyms for encumber


1 syllable
  • load
  • strew
2 syllables
  • burden
  • hamper
  • impede
  • saddle
  • clutter
  • hinder
  • lumber
  • weigh down
4 syllables
  • get in the way
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What rhymes with encumber

2 syllables
  • cumber
  • number
  • lumber
  • slumber
3 syllables
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