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