How to pronounce charging
Say it like CHAR-jing. Charging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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US American/ˈtʃɑrdʒɪŋ/CHAR-jing
UK British/ˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/CHAH-jing
- CHAR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of charging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-jing.
What does charging mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of charge How to pronounce charge
- An act or process of charging (as of a battery).
- An offensive foul in which the player with the ball moves into a stationary defender.“Smith is called for charging, and the Nimrods will get the ball.”
Questions about saying charging
How do you pronounce charging?
Say CHAR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charging?
Charging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · jing.
Is charging pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/ (CHAH-jing).