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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable neer
  • 8 letters
Syllables
en-gi-neer: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: en-gi-NEER. Lighter (secondary) stress on en.
Pronunciation
/ˌɛndʒəˈnɪr/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (3rd of 3), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as en-gineer, engi-neer.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide engineer into syllables?

engineer divides as en-gi-neer. en-gi-neer: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in engineer?

Engineer has 3 syllables (en-gi-neer).

Which syllable is stressed in engineer?

The stressed syllable in engineer is neer. The 3rd syllable is stressed: en-gi-NEER. Lighter (secondary) stress on en.

How do you pronounce engineer?

/ˌɛndʒəˈnɪr/ in American English.