How to Pronounce "engineering"
word
/ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹɪŋ/
en-juh-NEER-ing
/ˌɛndʒɪnˈiəɹɪŋ/
en-juh-NEER-ing
Definition
Engineering is the work or field of designing, building, and improving machines, structures, systems, and technology by using science and math. It can also mean the subject studied at university to become an engineer.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹɪŋ/
British English
/ˌɛndʒɪnˈiəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-juh-NEER-ing
UK
en-juh-NEER-ing
Listen in Context
I liked physics in school, so engineering felt like a natural path for me.
My brother studies engineering at university.
She wants to work in engineering after graduation.
Engineering uses math and science to solve problems.