How to Pronounce "engagement"
word
/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
en-GAYJ-muhnt
/ɛnɡˈeɪdʒmənt/
en-GAYJ-muhnt
Definition
Engagement is an agreement to marry, or active involvement and interest in something. It can also mean a planned arrangement, such as a meeting or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
British English
/ɛnɡˈeɪdʒmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-GAYJ-muhnt
UK
en-GAYJ-muhnt
Listen in Context
Their engagement was announced last week.
Student engagement is important in class.
She has a dinner engagement tonight.
Ever since the engagement, they've been talking about wedding plans nonstop.