How to pronounce expressing
Say it like ik-SPRES-ing. Expressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES).
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- ik
- SPRES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressing 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.
- SPRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expressing
American and British speakers say expressing in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPRES-ing.
What does expressing mean?
- present participle and gerund of express How to pronounce express
- That translates or transcribes nucleic acid.
Words that rhyme with expressing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expressing.
Questions about saying expressing
How do you pronounce expressing?
Say ik-SPRES-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressing?
Expressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES). Broken into parts: ik · SPRES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say expressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.