How to pronounce fasting
Say it like FAS-ting. Fasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
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- FAS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fasting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fasting
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAH-sting.
What does fasting mean?
- abstaining from food
Where does fasting come from?
By surface analysis, fast + -ing.
Words that rhyme with fasting
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Questions about saying fasting
How do you pronounce fasting?
Say FAS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fasting?
Fasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · ting.
Is fasting 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 /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ (FAH-sting).