How to pronounce engineering
Say it like EN-juh-NIR-ing. Engineering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
- EN
- juh
- NIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engineering 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.
- NIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of engineering
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: en-jih-NEER-ring.
What does engineering mean?
- present participle and gerund of engineer How to pronounce engineer
- The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
- The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
- Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).
Where does engineering come from?
From engineer + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- engineering science
- applied science
- technology
- engine room
Words that rhyme with engineering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of engineering.
Questions about saying engineering
How do you pronounce engineering?
Say EN-juh-NIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engineering?
Engineering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · juh · NIR · ing.
Is engineering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ (en-jih-NEER-ring).