How to Pronounce Engaged

To pronounce "engaged", say ENG-ag-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “engaged”

"engaged" has 3 syllables: eng-ag-ed. It rhymes with enraged and outraged, if that helps it stick.

What does engaged mean?

verb

  1. (heading) To interact socially.
  2. (heading) To interact antagonistically.

adjective

  1. Agreed to be married.
  2. Busy or employed.

Synonyms

busy

Antonyms

disengage

Words that rhyme with engaged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enragedoutrageddisengagedcagedagedassuagedstagedteenagedwagedupstagedpagedgauged

Related words

betrothedaffiancedbespokenconnectedcommittedoccupiedemployedattached

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "engaged"?▾

"Engaged" has 3 syllables: eng · ag · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "engaged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "engaged" is /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd/.

What does "engaged" mean?▾

Engaged: (heading) To interact socially.

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