How To Pronounce English
English
In British English, English is pronounced /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɪ̃ŋ.ɡlɪʃ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/.
English has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
English has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About English
How do you pronounce English in British English?
In British English, English is pronounced /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɪ̃ŋ.ɡlɪʃ].
How do you pronounce English in American English?
In American English, English is pronounced /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/.
How many syllables are in English?
English has two syllables, /ɪŋ/ + /ɡlɪʃ/.
Where is the stress in English?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɪŋ/.
Do British and American English pronounce English the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
Learn English and Literature with Adroit Tutors on our website, and order course materials there too.
www.adroittutors.com