How to pronounce erasing
Say it like ih-RAY-sing. Erasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- ih
- RAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erasing 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of erasing
American and British speakers say erasing in essentially the same way: /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RAY-sing.
What does erasing mean?
- present participle and gerund of erase How to pronounce erase
Words that rhyme with erasing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erasing.
Questions about saying erasing
How do you pronounce erasing?
Say ih-RAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erasing?
Erasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: ih · RAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say erasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈreɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.