How to pronounce cushioning
Say it like KUUSH-uh-ning. Cushioning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUSH).
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- KUUSH
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cushioning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cushioning
American and British speakers say cushioning in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUSH-uh-ning.
What does cushioning mean?
- present participle and gerund of cushion How to pronounce cushion
- Material used to cushion something.
- The act or practice of someone entertaining other potential romantic options while in a committed relationship.
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Questions about saying cushioning
How do you pronounce cushioning?
Say KUUSH-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cushioning?
Cushioning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUSH). Broken into parts: KUUSH · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say cushioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʊʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.