How to pronounce bathing
Say it like BAY-thing. Bathing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bathing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bathing
American and British speakers say bathing in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-thingg.
What does bathing mean?
- immersing the body in water or sunshine
- the act of washing yourself (or another person)
Where does bathing come from?
From Middle English bathynge; equivalent to bathe + -ing.
Words that rhyme with bathing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bathing.
Questions about saying bathing
How do you pronounce bathing?
Say BAY-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bathing?
Bathing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say bathing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.