How to Pronounce English

To pronounce "english", say ENGL-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “english”

"english" has 2 syllables: engl-ish.

What does english mean?

noun

  1. Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.

    “You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english.”

  2. An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.

Synonyms

sidesidespinspin

Related words

sideenglishmananglophonebritishbritbritainengland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "english"?▾

"English" has 2 syllables: engl · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "english"?▾

The IPA transcription of "english" is /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/.

What does "english" mean?▾

English: Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.

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