How to pronounce ageing
Say it like AY-jing. Ageing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
- AY
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ageing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ageing
American and British speakers say ageing in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-jing.
What does ageing mean?
- present participle and gerund of age How to pronounce age
- Commonwealth, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of aging.
- UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of aging.
Words that rhyme with ageing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ageing.
Words that sound like ageing
Questions about saying ageing
How do you pronounce ageing?
Say AY-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ageing?
Ageing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say ageing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ageing?
Ageing sounds the same as aging in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.