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