How to pronounce carousing
Say it like kuh-ROW-zing. Carousing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROW).
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- kuh
- ROW
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carousing 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.
- ROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carousing
American and British speakers say carousing in essentially the same way: /kəˈraʊzɪŋ/ in the US and /kəˈraʊzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-ROW-zing.
What does carousing mean?
- Engaged in or associated with the act of carousing.
- present participle and gerund of carouse How to pronounce carouse
- carousal
Words that rhyme with carousing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carousing.
Questions about saying carousing
How do you pronounce carousing?
Say kuh-ROW-zing. The American pronunciation is /kəˈraʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈraʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carousing?
Carousing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROW). Broken into parts: kuh · ROW · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say carousing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈraʊzɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəˈraʊzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.