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How to pronounce engineering

engineering
/ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Engineering, sound by sound

/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

In a sentence

I am studying electrical engineering at the University of Plymouth.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce engineering?

Engineering is pronounced /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in engineering?

Engineering has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in engineering?

The first syllable: /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/.

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