How to pronounce fastening
Say it like FAS-uh-ning. Fastening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
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- FAS
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fastening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fastening
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAH-suh-ning.
What does fastening mean?
- present participle and gerund of fasten How to pronounce fasten
- A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.
Where does fastening come from?
From fasten + -ing.
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Questions about saying fastening
How do you pronounce fastening?
Say FAS-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæsənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fastening?
Fastening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · uh · ning.
Is fastening pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/ (FAH-suh-ning).