How to pronounce ceasing
Say it like SEE-sing. Ceasing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceasing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ceasing
American and British speakers say ceasing in essentially the same way: /ˈsisɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsiːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-sing.
What does ceasing mean?
Words that rhyme with ceasing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ceasing.
Questions about saying ceasing
How do you pronounce ceasing?
Say SEE-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsisɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceasing?
Ceasing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say ceasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsisɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsiːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.