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