How to Pronounce Engineer

To pronounce "engineer", say ENG-in-eer — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˌɛndʒɪnˈiə/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “engineer”

Break "engineer" into 3 beats and lean on "ENG" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

What does engineer mean?

noun

  1. A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.
  2. A title given to an engineer.

verb

  1. To design, construct or manage something as an engineer.
  2. To alter or construct something by means of genetic engineering.

Words that rhyme with engineer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

technologistorganizemastermindorchestratedirectmechanicmachinist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "engineer"?▾

"Engineer" has 3 syllables: eng · in · eer.

What is the IPA transcription of "engineer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "engineer" is /ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹ/.

What does "engineer" mean?▾

Engineer: A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.

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