How to pronounce arousing
Say it like uh-ROW-zing. Arousing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROW).
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- uh
- ROW
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arousing 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.
- ROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arousing
American and British speakers say arousing in essentially the same way: /əˈraʊzɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈraʊzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-ROW-zing.
What does arousing mean?
- present participle and gerund of arouse How to pronounce arouse
- Causing arousal.“I am having very arousing thoughts about my gym trainer when he's in his tight shorts.”
- An act or occurrence in which something is aroused
Words that rhyme with arousing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arousing.
Questions about saying arousing
How do you pronounce arousing?
Say uh-ROW-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈraʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈraʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arousing?
Arousing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROW). Broken into parts: uh · ROW · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say arousing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraʊzɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈraʊzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.