How to pronounce engagements
Say it like en-GAYJ-munts. Engagements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYJ).
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- en
- GAYJ
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engagements 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.
- GAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of engagements
American and British speakers say engagements in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənts/ in the US and /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-GAYJ-munts.
What does engagements mean?
- plural of engagement How to pronounce engagement
Questions about saying engagements
How do you pronounce engagements?
Say en-GAYJ-munts. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənts/. In British English it is /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engagements?
Engagements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYJ). Broken into parts: en · GAYJ · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say engagements the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənts/ and the British form is /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.