How to pronounce breasting
Say it like BRES-ting. Breasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRES).
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- BRES
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breasting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of breasting
American and British speakers say breasting in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɛstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbrɛstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRES-ting.
What does breasting mean?
- present participle and gerund of breast How to pronounce breast
- The curved channel in which a breastwheel turns.
Words that rhyme with breasting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breasting.
Questions about saying breasting
How do you pronounce breasting?
Say BRES-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breasting?
Breasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRES). Broken into parts: BRES · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say breasting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɛstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbrɛstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.