How to pronounce aging
Say it like AY-jing. Aging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aging 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 aging
American and British speakers say aging in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-jing.
What does aging mean?
- acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
- the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
- growing old
Where does aging come from?
By surface analysis, age + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with aging
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Words that sound like aging
Questions about saying aging
How do you pronounce aging?
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 aging?
Aging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say aging 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 aging?
Aging sounds the same as ageing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.