How to pronounce anguishing
Say it like ANG-gwih-shing. Anguishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gwih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anguishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anguishing
American and British speakers say anguishing in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-gwih-shing.
What does anguishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of anguish How to pronounce anguish
- A feeling or expression of anguish.
- causing anguish
Questions about saying anguishing
How do you pronounce anguishing?
Say ANG-gwih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anguishing?
Anguishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gwih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say anguishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.