How to Pronounce Engaging

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “engaging”

"engaging" has 3 syllables: eng-ag-ing. It rhymes with raging and gauging, if that helps it stick.

What does engaging mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. That engages the attention; engrossing, interesting; enthralling.

    “I found the first of the Harry Potter books a very engaging read.”

  2. Charming; attractive, especially of a manner or behaviour.

    “Beauty, of course, and a bright, engaging personality — or at least the ability to fake one — are prerequisites for entering the Miss World competition.”

Synonyms

appealingattractivesweetabsorbingcompellingengrossingenthrallinginteresting

Antonyms

disengageboorishrudeunciviluncivilisedboringdull

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Words that rhyme with engaging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raginggaugingpagingoutragingcagingdisengagingwagingrampagingstagingswagingenraginggaging

Related words

attractivepiquantcompellingfascinatingappealingenjoyablepleasantinviting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "engaging"?▾

"Engaging" has 3 syllables: eng · ag · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "engaging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "engaging" is /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/.

What does "engaging" mean?▾

Engaging: (heading) To interact socially.

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