How to pronounce engineer
Say it like EN-juh-neer. Engineer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- juh
- neer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engineer 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of engineer
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-jih-NEER.
What does engineer mean?
- a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
- the operator of a railway locomotive
- design as an engineer“He engineered the water supply project”
- plan and direct (a complex undertaking)“he masterminded the robbery”
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Questions about saying engineer
How do you pronounce engineer?
Say EN-juh-neer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndʒəˌnɪr/. In British English it is /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engineer?
Engineer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · juh · neer.
Is engineer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə/ (en-jih-NEER).