How to pronounce fisting
Say it like FIS-ting. Fisting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS).
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- FIS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fisting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fisting
American and British speakers say fisting in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIS-ting.
What does fisting mean?
- present participle and gerund of fist How to pronounce fist
Words that rhyme with fisting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fisting.
Questions about saying fisting
How do you pronounce fisting?
Say FIS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fisting?
Fisting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS). Broken into parts: FIS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say fisting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.