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