How to pronounce energies
Say it like EN-er-jeez. Energies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- er
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Energies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of energies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EN-uh-jeez.
What does energies mean?
- plural of energy How to pronounce energy
Questions about saying energies
How do you pronounce energies?
Say EN-er-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnɚdʒiz/. In British English it is /ˈɛnədʒiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in energies?
Energies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · er · jeez.
Is energies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛnədʒiz/ (EN-uh-jeez).