English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Engaging Pronunciation
Engaging is pronounced en-GAY-jing, IPA /ɛnˈgeɪdʒɪŋ/.
en-GAY-jing
US /ɛnˈgeɪdʒɪŋ/ · UK /ɛnˈgeɪdʒɪŋ/
Syllables: en · GAY · jing (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Charming and likely to hold your attention.
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Engaging in a Sentence
- She is an engaging speaker even on dry subjects.
- The first chapter is more engaging than the rest.
- He has an engaging habit of asking about your week.
Common Mispronunciations of Engaging
Not en-GAY-ging
The second g softens to a j because an i follows it, while the first one stays hard in front of the a.
Not EN-gay-jing
Volume waits until the middle beat, and the opening en is a short run-up to it.
Tip: Engage, engaging and engagement all keep the weight on the GAY.
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