How to pronounce engineers
Say it like en-juh-NEERZ. Engineers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEERZ).
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- en
- juh
- NEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engineers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of engineers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-jih-NEERZ.
What does engineers mean?
- plural of engineer How to pronounce engineer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of engineer How to pronounce engineer
Words that rhyme with engineers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of engineers.
Questions about saying engineers
How do you pronounce engineers?
Say en-juh-NEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛndʒəˈnɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engineers?
Engineers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEERZ). Broken into parts: en · juh · NEERZ.
Is engineers 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 /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪəz/ (en-jih-NEERZ).