How to pronounce eclipsing
Say it like ih-KLIP-sing. Eclipsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIP).
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- ih
- KLIP
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eclipsing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eclipsing
American and British speakers say eclipsing in essentially the same way: /ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KLIP-sing.
What does eclipsing mean?
- present participle and gerund of eclipse How to pronounce eclipse
- The act or process by which something is eclipsed.
Questions about saying eclipsing
How do you pronounce eclipsing?
Say ih-KLIP-sing. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eclipsing?
Eclipsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIP). Broken into parts: ih · KLIP · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say eclipsing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈklɪpsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.