How to pronounce experiencing
Say it like ik-SPIR-ee-un-sing. Experiencing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR).
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- ik
- SPIR
- ee
- un
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Experiencing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of experiencing
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ik-SPEER-reern-sing.
What does experiencing mean?
- present participle and gerund of experience How to pronounce experience
- The process of undergoing an experience, or the experience itself.
Questions about saying experiencing
How do you pronounce experiencing?
Say ik-SPIR-ee-un-sing. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɪərɪənsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in experiencing?
Experiencing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIR). Broken into parts: ik · SPIR · ee · un · sing.
Is experiencing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪkˈspɪərɪənsɪŋ/ (ik-SPEER-reern-sing).