How to pronounce causing
Say it like KAH-zing. Causing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce causing. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Causing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of causing
American and British speakers say causing in essentially the same way: /ˈkɑzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɔːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-zing.
Other ways to say causing
Causing also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAW-zing /ˈkɔzɪŋ/
What does causing mean?
- the act of causing something to happen
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying causing
How do you pronounce causing?
Say KAH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in causing?
Causing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say causing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɑzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.