How to pronounce addressing
Say it like uh-DRES-ing. Addressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRES).
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- uh
- DRES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addressing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of addressing
American and British speakers say addressing in essentially the same way: /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DRES-ing.
What does addressing mean?
- present participle and gerund of address How to pronounce address
- A process of putting a person's name and address on an item of mail
- Any of several methods of locating and accessing information within storage
- A mode, manner, or form of direct speech to an audience.
Words that rhyme with addressing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of addressing.
Questions about saying addressing
How do you pronounce addressing?
Say uh-DRES-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addressing?
Addressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRES). Broken into parts: uh · DRES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say addressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.