How to pronounce criticizing
Say it like KRIT-ih-sy-zing. Criticizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT).
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- KRIT
- ih
- sy
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criticizing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of criticizing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRIT-ih-sy-zing.
What does criticizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of criticize How to pronounce criticize
Questions about saying criticizing
How do you pronounce criticizing?
Say KRIT-ih-sy-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criticizing?
Criticizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT). Broken into parts: KRIT · ih · sy · zing.
Is criticizing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/ (KRIT-ih-sy-zing).