engine braking

Questions

What does engine braking mean?

The act of slowing down a motor vehicle using the retarding forces of the engine rather than the normal braking mechanism.

How to pronounce engine braking

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “engine braking”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “engine braking”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “engine braking” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.