How to pronounce enlarging
Say it like in-LAR-jing. Enlarging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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- in
- LAR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlarging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enlarging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-LAH-jing.
What does enlarging mean?
- present participle and gerund of enlarge How to pronounce enlarge
- The act of one who enlarges.
Questions about saying enlarging
How do you pronounce enlarging?
Say in-LAR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈlɑrdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlarging?
Enlarging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: in · LAR · jing.
Is enlarging pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/ (in-LAH-jing).