How to pronounce engrossing
Say it like en-GROH-sing. Engrossing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROH).
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- en
- GROH
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engrossing 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.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of engrossing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-GROH-sing.
What does engrossing mean?
- Utterly consuming one's time and attention.“an engrossing documentary”
- present participle and gerund of engross How to pronounce engross
- The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.
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Questions about saying engrossing
How do you pronounce engrossing?
Say en-GROH-sing. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engrossing?
Engrossing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROH). Broken into parts: en · GROH · sing.
Is engrossing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɛnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ/ (en-GROH-sing).