How to pronounce forcing
Say it like FOR-sing. Forcing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forcing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forcing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-sing.
What does forcing mean?
- The act by which someone or something is forced.
- The art of raising plants at an earlier season than is normal, especially by using a hotbed
- An extension in the development time of an underexposed negative in order to bring out detail
- present participle and gerund of force How to pronounce force
- Pertaining to a bid which requires partner to continue bidding rather than pass.
Where does forcing come from?
By surface analysis, force + -ing.
Words that rhyme with forcing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forcing.
Questions about saying forcing
How do you pronounce forcing?
Say FOR-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forcing?
Forcing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · sing.
Is forcing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːsɪŋ/ (FAW-sing).