How to pronounce engma
Say it like ENG-muh. Engma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ENG).
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- ENG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of engma
American and British speakers say engma in essentially the same way: /ˈɛŋmə/ in the US and /ˈɛŋmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ENG-muh.
What does engma mean?
- The velar nasal consonant found in such words as song or wink.
- The symbol ŋ, used to represent that nasal velar consonant in IPA.
Where does engma come from?
Perhaps a blend of eng + agma.
Questions about saying engma
How do you pronounce engma?
Say ENG-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛŋmə/. In British English it is /ˈɛŋmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engma?
Engma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ENG). Broken into parts: ENG · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say engma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛŋmə/ and the British form is /ˈɛŋmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.