How to pronounce fracturing
Say it like FRAK-chuh-ring. Fracturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
- FRAK
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fracturing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fracturing
American and British speakers say fracturing in essentially the same way: /ˈfræktʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfræktʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-chuh-ring.
What does fracturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of fracture How to pronounce fracture
- The act by which something is fractured.
Words that rhyme with fracturing
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Questions about saying fracturing
How do you pronounce fracturing?
Say FRAK-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræktʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfræktʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fracturing?
Fracturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say fracturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræktʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfræktʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.