How to pronounce cleansing
Say it like KLEN-zing. Cleansing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEN).
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- KLEN
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleansing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cleansing
American and British speakers say cleansing in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛnzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklɛnzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEN-zing.
What does cleansing mean?
- the act of making something clean“he gave his shoes a good cleaning”
- cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands“ablutionary rituals”
- acting like an antiseptic
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Questions about saying cleansing
How do you pronounce cleansing?
Say KLEN-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛnzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɛnzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleansing?
Cleansing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEN). Broken into parts: KLEN · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say cleansing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛnzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklɛnzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.