How to pronounce crocheting
Say it like kroh-SHAY-ing. Crocheting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY).
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- kroh
- SHAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crocheting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crocheting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kroh-SHAY-ing.
What does crocheting mean?
- A form of needlework that is made using a crochet.
- present participle and gerund of crochet How to pronounce crochet
Words that rhyme with crocheting
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Questions about saying crocheting
How do you pronounce crocheting?
Say kroh-SHAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /kroʊˈʃeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /krəʊˈʃeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crocheting?
Crocheting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAY). Broken into parts: kroh · SHAY · ing.
Is crocheting 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 /krəʊˈʃeɪɪŋ/ (kroh-SHAY-ing).