How to pronounce engendered
Say it like en-JEN-derd. Engendered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- en
- JEN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engendered 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.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of engendered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-JEN-dud.
What does engendered mean?
- Having a strong association with gender; gendered.
- Having been produced or begotten.
- simple past and past participle of engender How to pronounce engender
Questions about saying engendered
How do you pronounce engendered?
Say en-JEN-derd. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdʒɛndɚd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdʒɛndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engendered?
Engendered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: en · JEN · derd.
Is engendered 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 /ɛnˈdʒɛndəd/ (en-JEN-dud).