How to pronounce bruising
Say it like BROO-zing. Bruising has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bruising pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bruising
American and British speakers say bruising in essentially the same way: /ˈbruzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbruːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-zing.
What does bruising mean?
- present participle and gerund of bruise How to pronounce bruise
- That bruises.
- Wearisome, arduous.
- A violent physical attack on a person.“You'd better shut up or you'll get a bruising.”
- Bruises on a person's skin.
Where does bruising come from?
From bruise + -ing.
Words that rhyme with bruising
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bruising.
Questions about saying bruising
How do you pronounce bruising?
Say BROO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbruːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bruising?
Bruising has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say bruising the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbruzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbruːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.