How to pronounce engaged
Say it like en-GAYJD. Engaged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYJD).
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- en
- GAYJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engaged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- GAYJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of engaged
American and British speakers say engaged in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/ in the US and /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-GAYJD.
What does engaged mean?
- having ones attention or mind or energy engaged“she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities”“deeply engaged in conversation”
- involved in military hostilities“the desperately engaged ships continued the fight”
- reserved in advance
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Words that rhyme with engaged
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Questions about saying engaged
How do you pronounce engaged?
Say en-GAYJD. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engaged?
Engaged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYJD). Broken into parts: en · GAYJD.
Do Americans and Brits say engaged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.