How to pronounce eschewing
Say it like esh-OO-ing. Eschewing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- esh
- OO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eschewing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eschewing
American and British speakers say eschewing in essentially the same way: /ˌɛˈʃuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɛˈʃuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: esh-OO-ing.
What does eschewing mean?
- present participle and gerund of eschew How to pronounce eschew
Words that rhyme with eschewing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eschewing.
Questions about saying eschewing
How do you pronounce eschewing?
Say esh-OO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛˈʃuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɛˈʃuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eschewing?
Eschewing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: esh · OO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say eschewing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛˈʃuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɛˈʃuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.