How to pronounce fixing
Say it like FIK-sing. Fixing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
- FIK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fixing
American and British speakers say fixing in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪksɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪksɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIK-sing.
What does fixing mean?
- the act of putting something in working order again
- restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
- the sterilization of an animal“they took him to the vet for neutering”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fixing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fixing.
Questions about saying fixing
How do you pronounce fixing?
Say FIK-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪksɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixing?
Fixing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say fixing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪksɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪksɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.