How to pronounce crashing
Say it like KRASH-ing. Crashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRASH).
- KRASH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crashing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crashing
American and British speakers say crashing in essentially the same way: /ˈkræʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkræʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRASH-ing.
What does crashing mean?
- present participle and gerund of crash How to pronounce crash
- The sound or action of something that crashes.
- Severe; drastic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with crashing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crashing.
Questions about saying crashing
How do you pronounce crashing?
Say KRASH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkræʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crashing?
Crashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRASH). Broken into parts: KRASH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say crashing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkræʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.