How to pronounce caressing
Say it like kuh-RES-ing. Caressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
- kuh
- RES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caressing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caressing
American and British speakers say caressing in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /kəˈrɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RES-ing.
What does caressing mean?
- present participle and gerund of caress How to pronounce caress“It was a quick drive to her apartment, and although we didn't actually verbalize that we wanted to have sex, we were caressing each other's thighs.”
- A caress.
Words that rhyme with caressing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caressing.
Questions about saying caressing
How do you pronounce caressing?
Say kuh-RES-ing. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caressing?
Caressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: kuh · RES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say caressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.