How to pronounce engender
Say it like en-JEN-der. Engender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- en
- JEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engender 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.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of engender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-JEN-duh.
What does engender mean?
- To give existence to, to produce (living creatures).
- To bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create.
- To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.
- To endow with gender; to create gender or enhance the importance of gender.
Where does engender come from?
From Middle English engendren, from Old French engendrer, from Latin ingenerāre.
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Words that rhyme with engender
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Questions about saying engender
How do you pronounce engender?
Say en-JEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdʒɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʒɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engender?
Engender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: en · JEN · der.
Is engender 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 /ɪnˈdʒɛndə/ (in-JEN-duh).