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