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