How to pronounce energy
Say it like EN-er-jee. Energy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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US American/ˈɛnɚdʒi/EN-er-jee
UK British/ˈɛnədʒi/EN-uh-jee
- EN
- er
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Energy 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of energy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EN-uh-jee.
What does energy mean?
noun
- (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs“energy can take a wide variety of forms”
- forceful exertion“he plays tennis with great energy”“he's full of zip”
- enterprising or ambitious drive“Europeans often laugh at American energy”
Questions about saying energy
How do you pronounce energy?
Say EN-er-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnɚdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɛnədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in energy?
Energy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · er · jee.
Is energy 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 /ˈɛnədʒi/ (EN-uh-jee).