How to pronounce dozing
Say it like DOH-zing. Dozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dozing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dozing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-zing.
What does dozing mean?
Words that rhyme with dozing
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Questions about saying dozing
How do you pronounce dozing?
Say DOH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dozing?
Dozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · zing.
Is dozing 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 /ˈdəʊzɪŋ/ (DOH-zing).