To pronounce "engagement", say ENG-ag-em-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
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"engagement" has 4 syllables: eng-ag-em-ent. It rhymes with disengagement, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.”
“Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Engagement" has 4 syllables: eng · ag · em · ent.
The IPA transcription of "engagement" is /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/.
Engagement: An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
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