How to pronounce focusing
Say it like FOH-kuh-sing. Focusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/FOH-kuh-sing
UK British/ˈfəʊkəsɪŋ/FOH-kuh-sing
- FOH
- kuh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Focusing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of focusing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-kuh-sing.
What does focusing mean?
noun
- the concentration of attention or energy on something“the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology”“he had no direction in his life”
- the act of bringing into focus
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying focusing
How do you pronounce focusing?
Say FOH-kuh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkəsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in focusing?
Focusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · kuh · sing.
Is focusing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊkəsɪŋ/ (FOH-kuh-sing).