How to pronounce cussing
Say it like KUHS-ing. Cussing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cussing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cussing
American and British speakers say cussing in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʌsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-ing.
What does cussing mean?
- present participle and gerund of cuss How to pronounce cuss
- The act of one who cusses, or uses bad language.
Questions about saying cussing
How do you pronounce cussing?
Say KUHS-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cussing?
Cussing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say cussing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.