How to pronounce composing
Say it like kum-POH-zing. Composing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- kum
- POH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Composing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of composing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kum-POH-zing.
What does composing mean?
- present participle and gerund of compose How to pronounce compose
- Conducive of a composed state, relaxing.
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Words that rhyme with composing
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Questions about saying composing
How do you pronounce composing?
Say kum-POH-zing. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in composing?
Composing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: kum · POH · zing.
Is composing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (kum-POH-zing).