How to pronounce bashing
Say it like BASH-ing. Bashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BASH).
- BASH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bashing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bashing
American and British speakers say bashing in essentially the same way: /ˈbæʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbæʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BASH-ing.
What does bashing mean?
- present participle and gerund of bash How to pronounce bash
- An instance of bashing; a physical or verbal attack.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bashing
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Questions about saying bashing
How do you pronounce bashing?
Say BASH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbæʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bashing?
Bashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BASH). Broken into parts: BASH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bashing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbæʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.