Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

engineering

/ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.80 in modern English

Syllables
en-gi-neer-ing
IPA
/ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/
13
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of engineer

noun

The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

Uncountable

noun

The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.

Uncountable

noun

Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).

Uncountable

noun

Designates the office area of the professional engineering staff.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From engineer + -ing.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/
  • British English: /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

engineerings (plural)

Derived Forms

engineeringly geoengineering nonengineering

Phrases

engineering boot engineering works non-engineering applied mathematics

Frequently Paired Words

science applied mathematics

Synonyms

engine room engineering science applied science technology

Rhymes With

appearing clearing steering cheering disappearing fearing pioneering interfering volunteering nearing gearing adhering

Questions

How do you pronounce engineering?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/.
What does engineering mean?
present participle and gerund of engineer
Where does engineering come from?
From engineer + -ing.

How to pronounce engineering

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